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Overhead shot of a homemade pistachio pie recipe with whipped topping and crushed pistachios

Pistachio Pie Recipe

A quick and creamy no-bake pistachio pie recipe made with instant pudding, Cool Whip, and a simple graham cracker crust. Perfect for summer gatherings or easy make-ahead desserts.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 340kcal
Cost: $7

Equipment

  • 1 9-inch pie pan Glass or ceramic preferred for even chilling and easy slicing
  • 1 Large mixing bowl Use for mixing pudding and folding in whipped topping
  • 1 Wire whisk Helps create a smooth, lump-free pudding mixture
  • 1 Rubber spatula Ideal for gently folding and evenly spreading the filling and topping

Ingredients

Graham Cracker Crust

  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs finely crushed
  • cup butter melted
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • pinch salt optional, enhances flavor

Pistachio Filling

  • 2 boxes instant pistachio pudding 3.4 oz each
  • 3 cups cold whole milk or 2%; avoid skim
  • 8 oz Cool Whip thawed
  • 0.5 cup chopped pistachios optional; for garnish

Instructions

  • Mix crust ingredients and press into pan
  • Whisk pudding mix with cold milk
  • Fold in Cool Whip until light and fluffy
  • Spread filling into crust and top with whip
  • Chill pie for at least 4 hours
  • Garnish with pistachios and slice to serve

Notes

  • Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 145g | Calories: 340kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 280mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 450IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 0.8mg