Pistachio Cream Pie Recipe
This Pistachio Cream Pie features a luscious, pale green pistachio pudding filling combined with cream cheese, butter, and whipped topping, all set in a crisp graham cracker crust. It’s a creamy, no-bake dessert that’s perfect for a quick and delightful treat, offering a smooth texture and a sweet pistachio flavor that’s both nostalgic and refreshing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Pie Crust
- 1 prepared graham cracker crust
Filling
- 1 (3.4-oz) package pistachio instant pudding mix
- 1 cup cold milk
- 3 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 8 oz whipped topping (such as Cool Whip)
Optional Garnish
- Whipped cream for piping around edges
- Chopped pistachios for sprinkling
Instructions
- Prepare pudding mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the pistachio instant pudding mix and cold milk. Mix at low speed using a hand or stand mixer for about 2 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.
- Make cream cheese mixture: In a separate small mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, softened butter, and powdered sugar using an electric mixer until the texture becomes comparable to thick frosting.
- Combine mixtures: Add the cream cheese mixture to the thickened pudding mixture. Beat on medium-high speed until the batter is smooth and uniform in texture.
- Fold in whipped topping: Gently fold in the whipped topping (or mix on low speed) until the filling is evenly pale green with no visible white streaks, ensuring a smooth and fluffy consistency.
- Fill the crust: Pour the pistachio cream filling into the prepared graham cracker crust, spreading it evenly.
- Chill: Refrigerate the pie for at least 2 hours to allow the filling to set properly before serving.
- Garnish (optional): Before serving, optionally pipe whipped cream around the edges of the pie and sprinkle chopped pistachios on top for added texture and presentation.
Notes
- Use a chilled pie crust or refrigerate the crust before adding the filling to keep it crisp.
- For a firmer filling, chill the pie overnight.
- If you prefer a stronger pistachio flavor, add a few drops of pistachio extract to the filling mixture.
- Store the pie covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To reduce sweetness, adjust powdered sugar or use a sugar-free pudding mix if desired.
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