Pistachio Dessert Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    8 mins

  • Cook Time

    8 mins

  • Chill

    2 hrs

  • Total Time

    2 hrs 18 mins

  • Servings

    15

  • Calories

    285 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Pistachio Dessert Recipe

Delicious pistachio dessert has a crunchy shortbread cookie base for the perfect combination of crunchy, creamy, sweet + salty.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 (11.2-ounce) package shortbread cookies, (about 21 cookies)
  • 3 tablespoons butter melted
  • 2 (3.4-ounce) packages insatnt pistachio pudding mix
  • cup whole milk
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 4 cups whipped topping, divided (or 16 oz Cool Whip container)
  • Topping: M&Ms or ¼ cup chopped pecans
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Smash shortbread cookies in a Ziploc bag, until fine. For extra-fine crumbs, you can crush cookies in a food processor.
  3. Add melted butter to Ziploc bag with crushed cookies and mix around until coated. Press crumbs into a 9x13 pan.
  4. Bake at 350°F for about 10 minutes in the oven until golden. Let cool.
  5. Smooth together cream cheese, sugar, and 2 cups of your cool whip (or whipped cream). Pour an even layer over crushed cookie crust.
  6. Mix the milk and pudding mix together until thickened up. Pour over the cream cheese layer.
  7. Spread your remaining whipped topping over the top and refrigerate. Top with crushed pecans if desired.

Notes

  • Make ahead of time. Don't make this easy pistachio pudding dessert recipe more than 24 hours in advance, just so it’s fresh.
  • Wait to add sprinkles or candies on top until right before serving, so they don’t discolor the whipped cream. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and store in the fridge until serving time. 
  • STORE leftovers covered in the fridge for 2-3 days.
  • Make ahead of time. Don't make this easy pistachio pudding dessert recipe more than 24 hours in advance, just so it’s fresh.

    Wait to add sprinkles or candies on top until right before serving, so they don’t discolor the whipped cream. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and store in the fridge until serving time. 

  • Wait to add sprinkles or candies on top until right before serving, so they don’t discolor the whipped cream. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and store in the fridge until serving time. 
  • STORE leftovers covered in the fridge for 2-3 days. I do not recommend freezing the dessert as the taste and texture will be negatively affected

Nutrition Information

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Calories 285kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 27mg (9%) Sodium 174mg (7%) Potassium 127mg (4%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 20g (40%) Vitamin A 379IU (8%) Calcium 87mg (9%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 15Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 285 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 285kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Sodium 174mg 7%
Potassium 127mg 3%
Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugar 20g 40%
Vitamin A 379IU 8%
Calcium 87mg 9%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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