Description
A delightful dessert featuring creamy pistachio pudding in a buttery graham cracker crust, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 prepared graham cracker pie crust
- 1 package instant pistachio pudding mix (3.4-ounce)
- 1 cup cold milk
- 3 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 8 ounces whipped topping (like Cool Whip, thawed)
- Chopped pistachios (optional, for garnish)
- Maraschino cherries (optional, for garnish)
- Extra whipped cream (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the instant pistachio pudding mix and cold milk for about 2 minutes until the mixture begins to thicken slightly.
- In a separate bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, softened butter, and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Combine the cream cheese blend with the pudding mixture and mix until well combined.
- Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until the filling is uniform and pale green.
- Pour the filling into the prepared graham cracker crust and spread it evenly.
- Chill the pie in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to allow it to set.
- Before serving, garnish with whipped cream, chopped pistachios, or maraschino cherries as desired.
Notes
For a firmer pie, chill longer. You can substitute with a gluten-free crust and use vegan alternatives for a vegan version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg