No Bake Pistachio Pie Recipe
This no bake pistachio pie is a luscious and creamy dessert featuring a smooth pistachio pudding filling combined with cream cheese and Cool Whip, all nestled in a crisp graham cracker crust. Perfect for quick preparation and chilling, it’s an ideal treat that requires no oven time and delights with its light, fluffy texture and nutty flavor.
- Author: Dylan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 6 ounces instant pistachio pudding mix (2 boxes)
- 1.5 cups milk
- 8 ounces Cool Whip, thawed
Crust
- 1 9-inch graham cracker pie crust
Decorations
- Whipped cream or Cool Whip for decorating
- Maraschino cherries for decorating
- Prepare the pudding mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and the instant pistachio pudding mix. Using an electric mixer, beat them together until smooth and well blended, ensuring no lumps remain for a creamy consistency.
- Add the milk: Slowly pour in the milk while continuing to beat the mixture. Mix until the pudding thickens and becomes creamy throughout.
- Fold in Cool Whip: Gently fold the thawed Cool Whip into the pistachio mixture using a spatula to maintain its light and fluffy texture.
- Fill the crust: Pour the creamy pistachio filling into the pre-made graham cracker pie crust and spread evenly to fill all sections close to the edges.
- Refrigerate: Cover the pie with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight to allow the filling to set properly.
- Decorate and serve: Once the pie is set, decorate the top with whipped cream or additional Cool Whip, then garnish with maraschino cherries before serving.
Notes
- This pie must be refrigerated for at least 4 hours to set properly, overnight is best.
- Use softened cream cheese for easier mixing and smoother texture.
- Do not overmix after adding Cool Whip to retain fluffiness.
- You can substitute the graham cracker crust with a chocolate crust for variation.
- Serve chilled for the best flavor and texture.
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