Description
A delightful and simple no-bake pistachio dessert that brings together the rich flavors of pistachios, cream cheese, and whipped topping for a crowd-pleasing treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup shelled pistachios, chopped or ground
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup whipped topping or heavy cream
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pie crust (optional, graham cracker or cookie)
Instructions
- Finely chop or grind the pistachios, reserving some whole nuts for garnish.
- In a mixing bowl, blend softened cream cheese with sugar until smooth, then add vanilla extract.
- Gently fold in the whipped topping until combined, being careful not to deflate it.
- Stir in the ground pistachios until evenly distributed.
- If using, fill the pie crust with the pistachio mixture, smoothing the top. Otherwise, pour into a greased dish.
- Cover and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Garnish with whole pistachios before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, drizzle melted chocolate or honey before serving. Make sure to chill adequately for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pistachio, dessert, no bake, easy recipe, family favorite