Description
This easy, no-bake Pistachio Cream Pie combines a creamy pistachio pudding filling with crunchy chopped pistachios in a buttery graham cracker crust. It’s a quick-to-prepare, richly flavored dessert perfect for pistachio lovers seeking a light yet indulgent treat. Chilled to set, it’s topped with whipped topping and extra pistachios for a delightful crunch and presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 prepared graham cracker crust (9-inch)
Filling
- 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant pistachio pudding mix
- 1 1/2 cups cold whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios (plus more for garnish)
- 1 1/2 cups whipped topping (plus more for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the pudding mixture: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the instant pistachio pudding mix, cold whole milk, and vanilla extract continuously for 2–3 minutes until the mixture begins to thicken.
- Fold in nuts and topping: Gently fold the chopped pistachios and whipped topping into the thickened pudding mixture until fully combined and smooth, ensuring an even distribution of pistachios throughout the filling.
- Assemble the pie: Spoon the prepared filling evenly into the 9-inch graham cracker crust and use a spatula to smooth out the top for an even layer.
- Chill and set: Cover the pie with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, allowing the filling to fully set and firm up for easy slicing.
- Garnish and serve: Before serving, spread additional whipped topping over the pie’s surface and sprinkle with extra chopped pistachios for garnish and added texture.
Notes
- For a homemade touch, use a scratch-made graham cracker or shortbread crust instead of store-bought.
- Substitute the whipped topping with freshly whipped cream for a richer flavor and texture.
- Allow the pie to chill overnight for the best flavor and firmness.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator and consume within 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
