How to Make Pistachio Cream Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something truly special about a perfectly executed cream pie. The smooth, velvety texture combined with a buttery, flaky crust is a combination that's hard to resist. Add in the nutty richness of pistachios, and you've got a dessert that's truly unforgettable. This Pistachio Cream Pie is a true showstopper, with its vibrant green color and decadent flavor that will have everyone begging for seconds.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup chopped walnuts
  • ¾ cup butter, softened
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 (16 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 2 (3 ounce) packages instant pistachio pudding mix
  • 3 cups cold milk
  • ¼ cup maraschino cherries
  • ⅛ cup chopped pistachio nuts

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 to 9 x 13-inch pie

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine the flour, walnuts, and butter and mix well. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake in the preheated oven until the nuts are fragrant and the crust is lightly browned, 20 to 30 minutes. Cool.
  • Mix together the cream cheese, vanilla, confectioners' sugar, and 1 cup whipped topping. Beat well, and spread the filling over the cooled crust. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Mix the instant pudding with milk until thick. Spread the pudding over the cream cheese layer. Top with remaining whipped topping, sprinkle with nuts, and decorate with maraschino cherries.
  • Nutrition

    762 cal.

    • Total Fat: 47g
    • Saturated Fat: 31g
    • Cholesterol: 84mg
    • Sodium: 619mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 77g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 50g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 149mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 259mg