Indulge in a soft, nutty dream with this Pistachio Cloud Crepe Cake! Delicate crepes layered with rich pistachio cream cheese frosting — perfect for special occasions or when you need a show-stopping dessert. Save this recipe for your next baking adventure!
Dreamy Pistachio Cloud Crepe Cake
Light as air and rich with the nutty sweetness of pistachios, this Dreamy Pistachio Cloud Crepe Cake layers delicate crepes with a lush pistachio cream cheese frosting for an elegant dessert that's both stunning and delicious. Perfect for celebrations, brunches, or just treating yourself to something truly special.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Make the Crepes
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Prepare the batter: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, water, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined. Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry, whisking constantly until smooth. Let the batter rest for 30 minutes at room temperature.
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Cook the crepes: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter or oil. Pour about ¼ cup of batter into the pan, swirling to coat the bottom evenly. Cook for about 1–2 minutes per side until golden. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Repeat until all batter is used. You should get about 20–24 crepes.
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Make the Pistachio Cream Cheese Frosting
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Cream the butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat the room temperature butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy.
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Add flavorings: Mix in the vanilla extract, almond extract, and a few drops of green food coloring if desired.
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Incorporate cream cheese and cream: Add the firm cream cheese and beat until fully incorporated and smooth. Gradually add the heavy cream and beat until light and fluffy.
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Fold in pistachios: Gently fold in the finely ground pistachios until evenly distributed.
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Assemble the Cake
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Layer the crepes: Place one crepe on a serving plate. Spread a thin, even layer of pistachio cream filling on top. Repeat with remaining crepes and frosting, ending with a crepe on top.
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Decorate: Frost the top and sides of the cake lightly with any remaining pistachio frosting. Sprinkle extra crushed pistachios over the top for a beautiful finish.
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Chill and serve: Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours before slicing to help it set. Serve chilled for best texture and flavor!
Nutrition Facts
Calories:620kcalTotal Fat:44gSaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol:180mgSodium:180mgTotal Carbohydrate:45gDietary Fiber: 1gSugars: 30gProtein:7g
Note
Helpful Notes:Crepe Cake
Letting the batter rest allows the flour to fully hydrate, resulting in tender crepes.
Use a non-stick skillet or crepe pan for even cooking.
If batter thickens after resting, whisk in a splash of milk to loosen.
 Helpful Notes: Cream Cheese Frosting
Use brick-style cream cheese, not whipped or spreadable versions.
Cold cream cheese helps maintain the structure of the frosting.
Grinding pistachios finely ensures smooth texture—use a food processor or nut grinder.
Helpful Notes: Assembly & Decoration
Layer the Crepes:
Place a crepe on a serving plate. Spread a thin, even layer of frosting. Repeat until all crepes are stacked, finishing with a crepe on top.
Decorate:
Lightly frost the top and sides of the cake. Sprinkle with extra crushed pistachios for texture and a pretty finish
For best results, chill the assembled cake for at least 1 hour before serving. This helps the layers set and makes slicing cleaner.
Use an offset spatula for smooth, even frosting.
User Reviews
While pistachios aren’t typically my favorite, I have to admit that this recipe might just be the finest I’ve ever had.