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Pistachio Cream Pie

This pie has a walnut crust and two uncooked layers--cream cheese and pudding. It's made in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course lunch/dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 8 people
Calories 5314.9 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 inch Baking Dish For baking the crust and assembling the pie.
  • 2 Mixing Bowls One for the cream cheese mixture, one for the pudding.
  • 1 Electric Mixer (Hand or Stand) For beating the cream cheese mixture smoothly.
  • 1 Whisk For mixing the instant pudding.
  • 1 Spatula or Offset Spatula For spreading layers evenly.

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup chopped walnuts
  • ¾ cup butter softened
  • 1 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 16 ounce container frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 2 3 ounce packages instant pistachio pudding mix
  • 3 cups cold milk
  • ¼ cup maraschino cherries
  • ⅛ cup chopped pistachio nuts

Instructions
 

  • Gather all ingredients. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Allrecipes / Qi Ai
  • Combine the flour, walnuts, and butter and mix well. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch pan. Allrecipes / Qi Ai
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the nuts are fragrant and the crust is lightly browned, 20 to 30 minutes. Cool. Allrecipes / Qi Ai
  • Mix together the cream cheese, vanilla, confectioners' sugar, and 1 cup whipped topping. Beat well. Allrecipes / Qi Ai
  • Spread the filling over the cooled crust. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Allrecipes / Qi Ai
  • Mix the instant pudding with milk until thick. Spread the pudding over the cream cheese layer. Allrecipes / Qi Ai
  • Top with remaining whipped topping, sprinkle with nuts, and decorate with maraschino cherries. Allrecipes / Qi Ai

Notes

1. Ensure butter and cream cheese are truly at room temperature and well-softened before mixing to achieve a smooth, lump-free consistency for the layers.2. When preparing the crust, avoid over-mixing to prevent a tough texture. Press firmly and evenly into the pan.3. For the instant pudding, always use very cold milk as specified; this is crucial for proper setting and thickness.4. Allow sufficient chilling time for each layer, especially the cream cheese and pudding, to set firm. This prevents layers from bleeding and ensures clean slices. A final chill overnight is ideal for best results.5. For an elevated presentation, consider piping the whipped topping with a star tip and arranging the cherries and pistachios artfully.