Description
This No-Bake Pistachio Cheesecake is a cool, creamy dessert that feels special without any oven time. With a buttery graham cracker crust, fluffy pistachio cream cheese filling, and a crunchy pistachio topping, it is an easy recipe for holidays, parties, summer dessert tables, family food ideas, and make-ahead dessert ideas when you want something sweet, smooth, and beautiful.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 package instant pistachio pudding mix, 3.4 ounces
1 cup cold milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 ounces whipped topping, thawed
1/2 cup shelled pistachios, chopped
1 cup whipped cream, for topping
Instructions
1. Mix the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar in a bowl until evenly moistened.
2. Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan or pie dish, then refrigerate while preparing the filling.
3. Beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk the instant pistachio pudding mix with cold milk until thickened.
5. Add the thickened pistachio pudding and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture, then beat until fully combined.
6. Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until the filling is light and smooth.
7. Fold in the chopped pistachios, saving a few for garnish if desired.
8. Spread the pistachio filling over the chilled crust and smooth the top.
9. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for the cleanest slices.
10. Top with whipped cream and extra chopped pistachios before slicing and serving cold.
Notes
Use instant pistachio pudding mix, not cook-and-serve pudding, so the filling sets properly.
Let the cream cheese soften before mixing to avoid lumps in the cheesecake filling.
Chill overnight for the firmest texture and cleanest slices.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 415
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 275mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 58mg
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