Best Cool Pistachio Dessert Recipes

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COOL PISTACHIO DESSERT



Cool Pistachio Dessert image

Just what you ordered! A cool do-ahead dessert that serves a crowd, too!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h25m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 cup water
1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
4 eggs
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
3 cups milk
2 packages (4-serving size each) pistachio instant pudding and pie filling mix
1 container (8 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed (3 1/2 cups)
1/4 cup chocolate-flavor syrup
Chopped pistachio nuts, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Grease 15x10x1-inch pan. In 2 1/2-quart saucepan, heat butter and water to rolling boil. Stir in flour; reduce heat to low. Stir vigorously about 1 minute or until mixture forms a ball; remove from heat. Beat in eggs all at once; continue beating until smooth. Spread dough in pan.
  • Bake about 30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. (Crust will be puffy and uneven.)
  • In large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/4 cup of the milk with electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Add remaining milk and the pudding mix (dry). Beat about 2 minutes or until smooth and slightly thickened; immediately spread over crust. Spread with whipped topping.
  • Refrigerate uncovered at least 1 hour but no longer than 24 hours. Just before serving, drizzle with chocolate syrup and sprinkle with nuts. For servings, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 200 mg

COOL PISTACHIO DESSERT



Cool Pistachio Dessert image

This is a favorite dessert to serve during hot weather, and can be changed to suit the occasion. Try using Chocolate pudding and Pecans or lemon pudding and Walnuts or if pecans are preferred with any of the puddings. I always make this for pot lucks and there is never any left over. This is also a family favorite and is...

Provided by Barbara Marino

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 sticks margarine or butter
1 1/2cups flour
3/4 cups chopped nuts ( pistachio or walnut or pecans)
FILLING
8 oz. philadelphia cream cheese
1 1/2 cups confectioneers sugar
1 1/2 cups cool whip
2 small pkgs.( 3.4 oz. size) pistachio instant pudding
3 cups milk
2 cups cool whip
1/4 cups finely chopped nuts

Steps:

  • 1. Blend margarine nuts and flour and press into a 9 x 13 inch glass baking pan, sprayed with non stick spray. Using a fork, poke holes in crust and bake at 350º for 15 minutes or until slightly brown. Cool.
  • 2. Beat cream cheese until creamy, Add Confectioners sugar and 1 1/2 cups cool whip. Spread on cooled crust. Spoon pudding on top of cream cheese layer.
  • 3. Spread Cool Whip on top to cover, garnish with nuts of choice on top. Refrigerate for several hours, preferably overnight. Cut in squares to serve.

COOL PISTACHIO DESSERT



Cool Pistachio Dessert image

Just what you ordered! A cool do-ahead dessert that serves a crowd, too!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h25m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 cup water
1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
4 eggs
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
3 cups milk
2 packages (4-serving size each) pistachio instant pudding and pie filling mix
1 container (8 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed (3 1/2 cups)
1/4 cup chocolate-flavor syrup
Chopped pistachio nuts, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Grease 15x10x1-inch pan. In 2 1/2-quart saucepan, heat butter and water to rolling boil. Stir in flour; reduce heat to low. Stir vigorously about 1 minute or until mixture forms a ball; remove from heat. Beat in eggs all at once; continue beating until smooth. Spread dough in pan.
  • Bake about 30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. (Crust will be puffy and uneven.)
  • In large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/4 cup of the milk with electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Add remaining milk and the pudding mix (dry). Beat about 2 minutes or until smooth and slightly thickened; immediately spread over crust. Spread with whipped topping.
  • Refrigerate uncovered at least 1 hour but no longer than 24 hours. Just before serving, drizzle with chocolate syrup and sprinkle with nuts. For servings, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 200 mg

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