Ingredients Needed
Graham Crackers : These are the whole sheets that the recipe calls for. I use honey graham crackers and that is what I recommend using for this layered dessert.
Pistachios : These go in the crust and the garnish on top of the finished dessert. You can skip adding the pistachios in the crust, if wanted, but it really adds to that fresh and bright pistachio flavor.
Melted Butter : This is what binds the cracker crumbs and pistachios together so that you are able to press it down for the crust inside the baking dish.
Cream Cheese : For best texture and flavor use full-fat cream cheese and not the reduced-fat or lite cream cheese.
White Granulated Sugar
Cool Whip : This is divided in the recipe meaning that half of it goes into the cheesecake mixture and the other half is saved for the top and final layer. You can make your own homemade whipped cream if wanted in place of buying Cool Whip.
Pistachio Instant Pudding : Carefully select the instant pudding mix and not the cook n’ serve pistachio pudding. They are very different and only one will yield successful in this recipe.
Half and Half : This is the only milk I recommend using! It has the fat and thickness needed to really help that pistachio pudding layer set up.
How To Make a Layered Pistachio Pudding Dessert
Learn how to make pistachio dessert with layers of graham cracker crust, cheesecake, pistachio pudding, and whipped topping with the easy steps below. Be sure and read to the bottom of this post where there is a detailed recipe card with a printable button option, and a pin it button so you can save this recipe for later.
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Pistachio Pudding Dessert
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Pistachio Dessert is a with layers of pistachio instant pudding, cheesecake, whipped topping and a pistachio graham cracker crumb crust. This layered dessert is so simple to make and it’s creamy, light, and full of pistachio flavor and crunch.
We love pistachio desserts at my house! Other favorites are this and .
One slice of layered pudding dessert topped with pistachios sitting on a white plate.
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Pistachio Dessert Recipe (Pistachio Instant Pudding Dessert)
Layered desserts are so pretty and the perfect dessert to serve for a family gathering or the Holidays. If you love pistachios + pistachio pudding then you need to make this Pistachio Pudding Dessert! I love the cool and creamy light taste of pistachio instant pudding so this is one of my favorites.
This pudding dessert starts with a pistachio graham cracker crust, next is the no bake cheesecake layer (cream cheese layer), the pretty green pistachio pudding layer, and finally it’s topped off with more whipped topping and chopped pistachios.
A pan of layered pistachio dessert.
Ingredients Needed
Graham Crackers : These are the whole sheets that the recipe calls for. I use honey graham crackers and that is what I recommend using for this layered dessert.
Pistachios : These go in the crust and the garnish on top of the finished dessert. You can skip adding the pistachios in the crust, if wanted, but it really adds to that fresh and bright pistachio flavor.
Melted Butter : This is what binds the cracker crumbs and pistachios together so that you are able to press it down for the crust inside the baking dish.
Cream Cheese : For best texture and flavor use full-fat cream cheese and not the reduced-fat or lite cream cheese.
White Granulated Sugar
Cool Whip : This is divided in the recipe meaning that half of it goes into the cheesecake mixture and the other half is saved for the top and final layer. You can make your own homemade whipped cream if wanted in place of buying Cool Whip.
Pistachio Instant Pudding : Carefully select the instant pudding mix and not the cook n’ serve pistachio pudding. They are very different and only one will yield successful in this recipe.
Half and Half : This is the only milk I recommend using! It has the fat and thickness needed to really help that pistachio pudding layer set up.
Labeled ingredients for this pistachio dessert
How To Make a Layered Pistachio Pudding Dessert
Learn how to make pistachio dessert with layers of graham cracker crust, cheesecake, pistachio pudding, and whipped topping with the easy steps below. Be sure and read to the bottom of this post where there is a detailed recipe card with a printable button option, and a pin it button so you can save this recipe for later.
Graham Cracker Crust
Place the graham crackers and pistachios into a food processor, or food chopper, and process on high speed until everything is in fine crumbs.
Slowly pour in the melted butter and process on low speed just until combined. Stir the mixture with a spoon to make sure all the crumbs are coated well in the butter.
Press the crumbs into a 9×13 baking pan. Put it in the freezer for 20 minutes while you prepare the other layers.
Cream Cheese Layer
In a large bowl, add the cream cheese and sugar. Mix with an electric mixer until smooth. Fold in the Cool Whip until combined. Set aside.
Pistachio Pudding Layer
In a separate mixing bowl, add the pudding mix (dry) and half & half. Whisk together, with a wire whisk, for 2 minutes or until the pudding is thickened. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
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Pistachio Dessert Recipe (Pistachio Instant Pudding Dessert)
Layered desserts are so pretty and the perfect dessert to serve for a family gathering or the Holidays. If you love pistachios + pistachio pudding then you need to make this Pistachio Pudding Dessert! I love the cool and creamy light taste of pistachio instant pudding so this is one of my favorites.
This pudding dessert starts with a pistachio graham cracker crust, next is the no bake cheesecake layer (cream cheese layer), the pretty green pistachio pudding layer, and finally it’s topped off with more whipped topping and chopped pistachios.
A pan of layered pistachio dessert.
Ingredients Needed
Graham Crackers : These are the whole sheets that the recipe calls for. I use honey graham crackers and that is what I recommend using for this layered dessert.
Pistachios : These go in the crust and the garnish on top of the finished dessert. You can skip adding the pistachios in the crust, if wanted, but it really adds to that fresh and bright pistachio flavor.
Melted Butter : This is what binds the cracker crumbs and pistachios together so that you are able to press it down for the crust inside the baking dish.
Cream Cheese : For best texture and flavor use full-fat cream cheese and not the reduced-fat or lite cream cheese.
White Granulated Sugar
Cool Whip : This is divided in the recipe meaning that half of it goes into the cheesecake mixture and the other half is saved for the top and final layer. You can make your own homemade whipped cream if wanted in place of buying Cool Whip.
Pistachio Instant Pudding : Carefully select the instant pudding mix and not the cook n’ serve pistachio pudding. They are very different and only one will yield successful in this recipe.
Half and Half : This is the only milk I recommend using! It has the fat and thickness needed to really help that pistachio pudding layer set up.
Labeled ingredients for this pistachio dessert
How To Make a Layered Pistachio Pudding Dessert
Learn how to make pistachio dessert with layers of graham cracker crust, cheesecake, pistachio pudding, and whipped topping with the easy steps below. Be sure and read to the bottom of this post where there is a detailed recipe card with a printable button option, and a pin it button so you can save this recipe for later.
Graham Cracker Crust
Place the graham crackers and pistachios into a food processor, or food chopper, and process on high speed until everything is in fine crumbs.
Slowly pour in the melted butter and process on low speed just until combined. Stir the mixture with a spoon to make sure all the crumbs are coated well in the butter.
Press the crumbs into a 9×13 baking pan. Put it in the freezer for 20 minutes while you prepare the other layers.
Step by step process photos for the graham cracker crust.
Cream Cheese Layer
In a large bowl, add the cream cheese and sugar. Mix with an electric mixer until smooth. Fold in the Cool Whip until combined. Set aside.
Step by step process photos for making the cream cheese layer.
Pistachio Pudding Layer
In a separate mixing bowl, add the pudding mix (dry) and half & half. Whisk together, with a wire whisk, for 2 minutes or until the pudding is thickened. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
A bowl of pistachio pudding that has been thickened and mixed with milk.
Assemble The Layered Dessert & Serving
Take the crust out of the freezer and evenly spread the cream cheese layer over top. Next, evenly spread the pistachio pudding layer over that. Top with 8 ounces of Cool Whip.
Cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or overnight, before slicing and serving.
Garnish the top with chopped pistachios and/or additional crushed graham crackers.