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Pistachio Lush
Pistachio Lush is a nostalgic dessert with four beautiful, delicious layers. A buttery graham cracker crust is topped with cheesecake, pistachio pudding, finished with a whipped cream topping.
Servings 12
Calories 390kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
Crust
- 2 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup butter unsalted, melted
Cheesecake Layer
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 8 ounces whipped topping thawed
Pudding Layer
- 2 3.4-ounce packages pistachio instant pudding
- 3 cups whole milk
- ½ cup pistachios chopped
Topping
- 8 ounces whipped topping thawed
- pistachios optional garnish with chopped
Instructions
Crust
- In a medium bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the graham cracker crumbs into the bottom of a 9x13” baking dish.
Cheesecake Layer
- Beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl with a mixer on high speed until smooth. Add 8 ounces whipped topping to the cream cheese mixture and mix, just until incorporated.
- Use a spatula to gently spread the cream cheese mixture into an even layer over the graham cracker crust.
Pudding Layer
- With a hand or stand mixer, beat the pudding and milk together in a large bowl, on high speed until the mixture thickens. About 1-2 minutes.
- Add the chopped pistachios to the pudding and mix just until combined. Use a spatula to gently spread the pistachio pudding into an even layer over the cream cheese layer.
Chill
- Cover and chill the prepared layers in the fridge for at least two hours or until the layers are set and firm.
Topping
- When ready to serve, remove from the fridge and add the final layer of whipped topping with a spatula in an even layer over the pudding layer.
- Cut into squares and garnish with additional chopped pistachios, if desired. Serve chilled.
Notes
Chill Time is not included in the total time. Chill for a minimum of 2 hours.
Nutrition
Calories: 390kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 289mg | Potassium: 242mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 638IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 142mg | Iron: 1mg