Pistachio Pudding Dessert Recipe
This Pistachio Pudding Dessert is a delightful layered treat combining a buttery pistachio crust, a creamy cream cheese and sour cream layer, smooth pistachio pudding, and whipped topping garnished with crunchy chopped pistachios. Perfect for a crowd-pleasing dessert that’s both rich and refreshing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 32 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Crust
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pistachios
First Layer
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
- 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed (3 cups)
Second Layer
- 3 cups cold 2% milk
- 2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant pistachio pudding mix
Topping
- 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
Instructions
- Prepare Crust: Preheat the oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until smooth. Add the all-purpose flour, confectioners’ sugar, and finely chopped pistachios; blend the mixture until crumbly. Press this mixture evenly onto the bottom of a greased 13×9-inch baking dish. Bake until set, about 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from oven and cool completely on a wire rack.
- Make First Layer: In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth and creamy. Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until fully combined. Spread this creamy mixture evenly over the cooled crust layer.
- Prepare Second Layer: In a separate bowl, combine the cold 2% milk with the two packages of instant pistachio pudding mix. Beat on low speed for 2 minutes to allow the pudding to thicken slightly. Spread this pudding mixture carefully over the cream cheese layer.
- Add Topping and Garnish: Gently spread the remaining whipped topping over the pudding layer, ensuring an even coverage. Sprinkle the 1/4 cup of chopped pistachios evenly over the top for added texture and decoration.
- Chill Dessert: Refrigerate the assembled dessert for at least 1 hour to allow the layers to set and flavors to meld. Serve chilled for best taste and texture.
Notes
- Make sure all dairy ingredients are softened or thawed as directed for smooth mixing.
- Using cold milk is essential for the instant pudding to set properly.
- For a quicker chill, place the pudding in the freezer for 30 minutes instead of the fridge, but watch to prevent freezing.
- Gluten-free flour can be substituted to make the crust gluten-free if desired.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator and consume within 3 days for optimal freshness.
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