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Pistachio Pudding Dessert Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Pistachio Pudding Dessert is a luscious layered treat featuring a crunchy graham cracker and pistachio crust, creamy sweetened cream cheese and whipped topping layer, smooth pistachio pudding, and a final whipped topping finish garnished with chopped pistachios. Perfectly chilled overnight, it offers delightful textures and flavors for a crowd-pleasing, make-ahead dessert.

Ingredients

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Crust

  • 2 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs
  • ½ cup Shelled Pistachios
  • 10 tablespoons Salted Butter (melted)

Cream Cheese Layer

  • 8 ounce Cream Cheese (room temperature)
  • 8 ounce Whipped Topping (thawed)
  • ½ cup White Granulated Sugar

Pistachio Pudding Layer

  • 2 boxes Jello Pistachio Pudding Mix (3.4 oz each)
  • 2½ cups Whole Milk

Topping

  • 8 ounce Whipped Topping (thawed)
  • ¼ cup Shelled Pistachios (roughly chopped)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Crust: Place the graham cracker crumbs and ½ cup shelled pistachios into a medium-sized food processor. Pour the 10 tablespoons of melted salted butter over the mixture.
  2. Blend Crust Mixture: Cover and process the mixture until it thickens and begins to clump together, about 30 to 40 seconds.
  3. Form the Crust Base: Transfer the graham cracker mixture into the bottom of a 9×13 inch cake dish. Spread it out evenly and press down firmly, ensuring the crust only covers the bottom and does not run up the sides.
  4. Freeze Crust: Place the crust in the freezer for 20 minutes to set firmly while preparing the next layer.
  5. Create Cream Cheese Layer: In a medium mixing bowl, combine 8 ounces of whipped topping, room temperature cream cheese, and ½ cup white granulated sugar.
  6. Mix Cream Cheese Blend: Using a hand mixer, blend these ingredients until smooth and creamy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  7. Assemble Cream Cheese Layer: Remove the crust from the freezer and pour the cream cheese mixture on top. Spread gently and evenly over the crust.
  8. Chill: Place the dessert in the refrigerator to chill while preparing the pudding layer.
  9. Prepare Pistachio Pudding: In a clean medium mixing bowl, whisk together both boxes of pistachio pudding mix and 2½ cups whole milk.
  10. Mix Pudding: Use a hand mixer to combine until thickened and smooth with no lumps of dry pudding mix remaining.
  11. Add Pudding Layer: Remove the dessert from the refrigerator and spread the prepared pudding evenly over the cream cheese layer.
  12. Add Whipped Topping: Immediately spread 8 ounces of whipped topping on top of the pudding layer.
  13. Refrigerate: Cover the assembled dessert and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or preferably overnight for the flavors to meld.
  14. Garnish and Serve: Before serving, roughly chop ¼ cup shelled pistachios with a sharp knife and sprinkle them on top of the whipped topping layer. Enjoy your delicious pistachio pudding dessert!

Notes

  • Use room temperature cream cheese for easier blending and smoother texture.
  • Make sure the whipped topping is fully thawed before mixing or spreading.
  • Press the crust firmly to prevent it from crumbling when sliced.
  • Allowing the dessert to chill overnight enhances flavor and firmness.
  • Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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