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Pistachio Dessert Recipe

Delicious pistachio dessert has a crunchy shortbread cookie base for the perfect combination of crunchy, creamy, sweet + salty.
Prep Time8 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Chill2 hours
Total Time2 hours 18 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 15
Author: Lil' Luna

Ingredients

  • 1 (11.2-ounce) package shortbread cookies, (about 21 cookies)
  • 3 tablespoons butter melted
  • 2 (3.4-ounce) packages insatnt pistachio pudding mix
  • cup whole milk
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 4 cups whipped topping, divided (or 16 oz Cool Whip container)
  • Topping: M&Ms or ¼ cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Smash shortbread cookies in a Ziploc bag, until fine. For extra-fine crumbs, you can crush cookies in a food processor.
  • Add melted butter to Ziploc bag with crushed cookies and mix around until coated. Press crumbs into a 9x13 pan.
  • Bake at 350°F for about 10 minutes in the oven until golden. Let cool.
  • Smooth together cream cheese, sugar, and 2 cups of your cool whip (or whipped cream). Pour an even layer over crushed cookie crust.
  • Mix the milk and pudding mix together until thickened up. Pour over the cream cheese layer.
  • Spread your remaining whipped topping over the top and refrigerate. Top with crushed pecans if desired.

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Notes

  • Make ahead of time. Don't make this easy pistachio pudding dessert recipe more than 24 hours in advance, just so it’s fresh.
    • Wait to add sprinkles or candies on top until right before serving, so they don’t discolor the whipped cream. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and store in the fridge until serving time. 
  • STORE leftovers covered in the fridge for 2-3 days. I do not recommend freezing the dessert as the taste and texture will be negatively affected

Nutrition

Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 174mg | Potassium: 127mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 379IU | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 1mg