No Bake Pistachio Cream Pie
This No Bake Pistachio Cream Pie is rich, creamy, and packed with pistachio flavor. An easy make-ahead dessert.
Servings: 8 servings
Equipment
- rubber spatula
Ingredients
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 box instant pistachio pudding mix (3.4 oz.)
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 4 oz. cream cheese softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- green food coloring optional
- ¾ cup shelled pistachios finely chopped, divided
- 1 premade graham cracker crust (9-inch)
- whipped cream and maraschino cherries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cold milk and pistachio pudding mix until thickened. Set aside.2 cups cold milk, 1 box instant pistachio pudding mix
- In a separate bowl, beat the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside.¾ cup heavy cream
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and beat until combined.4 oz. cream cheese, ½ cup powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Fold the pudding mixture into the cream cheese mixture.
- Gently fold in the whipped cream. Add food coloring if desired.green food coloring
- Stir in ½ cup chopped pistachios, reserving the remaining ¼ cup for garnish.¾ cup shelled pistachios
- Spread the filling evenly into the crust and smooth the top.1 premade graham cracker crust
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set.
- Garnish with remaining pistachios, whipped cream, and cherries if desired.whipped cream and maraschino cherries
- Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
🥡 STORAGE
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days
- Keep toppings separate until ready to serve
♨️ REHEATING
- Not applicable for this recipe
- Serve chilled for best results
❄️ FREEZING
- Freezing not recommended due to texture changes
💡 TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS
- Chill fully before slicing
- Use cold milk for a proper pudding set
- Beat cream cheese until smooth before mixing
- Fold gently to keep filling light
🍳 ALTERNATE COOKING METHODS
- None
♻️ LEFTOVERS
- Use filling as a dip for cookies or graham crackers
- Layer into parfaits with whipped cream
📝 NOTES
- Food coloring is optional and does not affect flavor
- Garnish just before serving for the best presentation
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 364kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 176mg | Potassium: 275mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 665IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 122mg | Iron: 1mg
