Description
This Pistachio Pie is a creamy, no-bake dessert featuring a crunchy graham cracker crust filled with a luscious pistachio pudding and cream cheese mixture. Topped with fluffy whipped topping and garnished with chopped pistachios, this pie is perfect for a refreshing treat that requires minimal preparation and refrigeration setting time.
Ingredients
Crust
- 6 ounces pre-made graham cracker crust (9 inch)
Filling
- 3.4 ounces instant pistachio pudding mix
- 1 cup whole milk
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup marshmallow fluff
- 8 ounces extra creamy Cool Whip whipped topping, thawed and divided
- ½ cup lightly salted pistachio nuts, finely chopped
Instructions
- Prepare crust: Remove the plastic insert from the pre-made graham cracker crust and save it to use as a lid for storage.
- Make pudding: In a medium bowl, whisk the instant pistachio pudding mix and whole milk together for 1 to 2 minutes until the mixture thickens. Set aside.
- Beat cream cheese and fluff: In a large bowl, use a handheld mixer on medium speed to beat the softened cream cheese and marshmallow fluff together for 1 to 2 minutes until fluffy and smooth with no lumps.
- Combine filling ingredients: Add the prepared pistachio pudding, half (4 ounces) of the thawed Cool Whip whipped topping, and ¼ cup of the finely chopped pistachios to the cream cheese mixture. Gently fold all ingredients until well combined.
- Fill crust: Spoon the pistachio pie filling into the graham cracker crust and smooth the top evenly.
- Chill pie: Refrigerate the pie for 4 hours or overnight to allow the filling to set and chill completely.
- Decorate: After chilling, pipe the remaining 4 ounces of whipped topping around the edges of the pie using a piping bag or plastic bag fitted with a tip.
- Garnish: Sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup of chopped pistachios over the top to finish.
Notes
- Use a pre-made graham cracker crust for ease and time saving.
- Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened for a smooth filling.
- Chilling time is essential for proper setting; do not skip refrigeration.
- For a decorative touch, pipe the whipped topping neatly around the edges.
- Store leftovers covered in the fridge, using the plastic insert as a lid.
