No Bake Pistachio Icebox Cake
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No Bake Pistachio Icebox Cake
Description
The No Bake Pistachio Icebox Cake is constructed by alternating layers of graham crackers with a pudding mixture made from pistachio instant pudding and whipped topping. Cold milk is whisked with pudding mix, then folded with most of the whipped topping to create a smooth filling. The layers trap moisture and soften the crackers overnight in the refrigerator. The chilled cake can be cut into squares and served as a cool, creamy dessert with subtle nutty and sweet flavors.
This cake requires no baking, making it convenient for warm weather or quick dessert preparation. The texture is creamy with slightly softened graham crackers providing body, while the optional chopped pistachios add a mild crunch on top.
Ingredients
- 18 graham crackers
- 2 boxes instant pistachio pudding mix 3.4 ounces each, 4 servings each
- 2 ¼ cups milk cold
- 8 ounces whipped topping
- pistachio for decorating, optional, chopped
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 pan with foil and set aside.
- In a large bowl whisk together milk & pudding mixes for 1 minute. Refrigerate 5 minutes.
- Remove 1 heaping cup of whipped topping and set aside. Fold remaining topping into pudding until combined.
- Layer 6 crackers in prepared pan. Top with half of pistachio mixture. Repeat layers ending withy crackers. Top with reserved whipped topping.
- Refrigerate overnight, cut into squares and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 9servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 213 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 213 | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 229mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 155mg | 3% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 115IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 109mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.