Pistachio Cream Pie

A walnut crust is the perfect stage for a luscious layer of pistachio pudding sandwiched between sweetened cream cheese and a layer of whipped topping. A sprinkling of chopped pistachios and maraschino cherries finish this dreamy pie.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 762 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Gather all ingredients. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Combine the flour, walnuts, and butter and mix well. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch pan.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until the nuts are fragrant and the crust is lightly browned, 20 to 30 minutes. Cool.

Step 4

Mix together the cream cheese, vanilla, confectioners' sugar, and 1 cup whipped topping. Beat well.

Step 5

Spread the filling over the cooled crust. Refrigerate for 1 hour.

Step 6

Mix the instant pudding with milk until thick. Spread the pudding over the cream cheese layer.

Step 7

Top with remaining whipped topping, sprinkle with nuts, and decorate with maraschino cherries.