Description

This pistachio pie is a creamy, indulgent dessert made with instant pistachio pudding mix, whipped topping, and a graham cracker crust, offering a delightful balance of nutty, sweet, and creamy flavors.

Ingredients

1 pre-made graham cracker pie crust (9-inch)

1 (3.4 oz) package instant pistachio pudding mix

1 ½ cups cold milk

1 cup whipped topping (such as Cool Whip), plus extra for topping

½ cup chopped pistachios (unsalted and shelled), plus extra for garnish

Optional: ½ teaspoon almond extract for deeper flavor

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Instructions

Prepare pudding base: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pistachio pudding mix and cold milk for about 2 minutes until the mixture thickens.
Fold in whipped topping: Gently fold 1 cup of whipped topping into the pudding mixture until smooth and fully combined.
Add pistachios: Stir in ½ cup of chopped pistachios and almond extract (if using).
Fill the crust: Spoon the pistachio mixture into the graham cracker crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Chill: Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours or until firm. For the best results, let it chill overnight to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve: Before serving, top with additional whipped topping and a sprinkle of chopped pistachios for garnish.

Notes

If you prefer, you can use a homemade pie crust, but ensure it’s fully baked and cooled before filling it with the pistachio mixture.
Almond extract is optional but adds a richer flavor to the pie. You can substitute it with vanilla extract if preferred.
This pie can be made ahead of time, and it tastes even better after chilling overnight.
If using sugar-free pistachio pudding mix, the texture may differ slightly but it will still work.
For a more natural option, substitute whipped topping with whipped cream, ensuring it’s whipped to soft peaks before folding in.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 320
Sugar: 25g
Sodium: 190mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 15mg