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No Bake Pistachio Pie Recipe

4.6 from 149 reviews

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.

Ingredients

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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

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. Add the milk: Slowly pour in the milk while continuing to beat the mixture. Mix until the pudding thickens and becomes creamy throughout.
  3. Fold in Cool Whip: Gently fold the thawed Cool Whip into the pistachio mixture using a spatula to maintain its light and fluffy texture.
  4. 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.
  5. Refrigerate: Cover the pie with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight to allow the filling to set properly.
  6. 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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