Easy Pistachio Pie 🥧
This Easy Pistachio Pie is a delightful dessert that requires minimal effort and delivers maximum flavor. Creamy and filled with the nutty goodness of pistachio, it's a perfect treat for any occasion. The combination of cream cheese, pistachio pudding mix, crushed pineapple, marshmallows, and whipped cream creates a luscious filling that's light yet satisfying.
Ingredients:
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
3.4 ounces package pistachio Jell-O instant pudding mix
20 ounces crushed pineapple, including juice (in 100% juice, not syrup)
1 cup miniature marshmallows
8 ounces Cool Whip or 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped to stiff peaks
Prepared pie crust (such as Nilla Wafer Pie Crust or graham cracker crust)
Optional Toppings:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
¼ cup powdered sugar
½ cup chopped pistachios
Maraschino cherries
Directions:
In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and pistachio pudding mix together until smooth and creamy.
Stir in the crushed pineapple, including the juice, until well combined.
Add the miniature marshmallows to the mixture, gently folding them in.
Fold in the Cool Whip or whipped cream until fully incorporated and the filling is fluffy.
Spoon the filling into the prepared pie crust, spreading it evenly. Chill the pie in the refrigerator for at least two hours to set.
Optional Toppings:
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar together until stiff peaks form.
Pipe or spread the whipped cream over the chilled pie.
Garnish with maraschino cherries and sprinkle chopped pistachios on top for added texture and flavor.
Serve chilled slices of this Easy Pistachio Pie as a refreshing dessert after a meal or at any gathering where you want to impress with a simple yet delicious treat.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 15 minutes (plus chilling time) | Servings: 12