Pistachio Filling for Macaroons
Pistachio-flavored cream filling for use as a macaron filling.
Ingredients
heavy cream
3 oz (75 g)
butter
1 oz (25 g)
glucose
1 oz (25 g)
pistachio jam
3 oz (75 g)
vanilla extract
1/4 tsp (1 g)
cherry brandy
1 oz (25 g)
almond paste
8 oz (200 g)
Instructions
1
Cook
Mix heavy cream, butter and glucose. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and let cool.
2
Season
Stir in pistachio jam, vanilla extract and cherry brandy.
3
Mix
Using the paddle attachment of a stand mixer, beat the almond paste until soft, then gradually add the cooked mixture, mixing until a smooth paste forms.
4
Fill bag
Transfer into a piping bag fitted with a small plain tip for use as filling.
