Description

This No Bake Pistachio Cream Pie is a luscious and creamy dessert that combines a smooth pistachio pudding filling with a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for warm days or any time you want a quick, fridge-chilled dessert without the oven, this pie delivers delightful nutty flavor and a fluffy, velvety texture topped with whipped cream and chopped pistachios.

Ingredients

Scale

Crust

1 prepared graham cracker crust

Filling

1 (3.4-oz) package pistachio instant pudding mix
1 cup cold milk
3 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
8 oz whipped topping (such as Cool Whip)

Optional Garnish

Whipped cream for piping
Chopped pistachios

Instructions

Prepare pudding base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the pistachio instant pudding mix and cold milk. Use a mixer on low speed for 2 minutes until the mixture starts to thicken slightly, forming a light pistachio custard base.
Make cream cheese frosting mixture: In a separate small bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, softened butter, and powdered sugar using an electric mixer until the mixture reaches a thick frosting-like consistency, smooth and creamy without lumps.
Combine pudding and cream cheese mixtures: Add the cream cheese mixture into the pudding base and beat together on medium-high speed until the mixture is smooth, silky, and well combined, ensuring no lumps remain.
Fold in whipped topping: Gently fold in the whipped topping (or mix on low speed) until the entire mixture is a uniform pale green color with no visible white streaks, creating a fluffy and airy filling.
Assemble pie: Pour the combined pistachio cream filling evenly into the prepared graham cracker crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Chill: Refrigerate the pie for at least 2 hours to allow it to set and the flavors to meld, ensuring a firm but creamy texture.
Optional garnish: Before serving, decorate the edges by piping whipped cream and sprinkle chopped pistachios over the top for extra texture and visual appeal.

Notes

This pie is best served chilled and should be kept refrigerated until ready to serve.
If you prefer a firmer crust, you can briefly firm it up before adding the filling by chilling it for 10-15 minutes.
For a more natural pistachio flavor, garnish with additional chopped pistachios or a drizzle of pistachio syrup.
You can use homemade whipped cream instead of store-bought whipped topping if preferred.
Make sure cream cheese and butter are softened to room temperature for easier mixing and smoother filling.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: pistachio pie, no bake pie, pistachio pudding pie, creamy pie, graham cracker crust dessert, easy no bake dessert