Best Grandmas Pistachio Dessert Recipes

FLUFFY PISTACHIO DESSERT

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Conveys Christine Strouf of St. Nazianz, Wisconsin. "This creamy, lightly sweet torte is one of my family's favorites, even with the low-fat, low-sugar ingredients."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1/2 cup reduced-fat margarine, softened
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
FIRST LAYER:
1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese, softened
1 cup fat-free sour cream
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed
SECOND LAYER:
3 cups cold fat-free milk
2 packages (1 ounce each) sugar-free fat-free instant pistachio pudding mix
TOPPING:
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed
2 tablespoons ground walnuts

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat margarine until smooth. Add flour and sugar; blend until crumbly. Stir in walnuts. , Press onto the bottom of a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until set. Cool. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sour cream. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over the crust. In another bowl, combine milk and pudding mixes; beat on low speed for 2 minutes. , Spread over first layer. Carefully spread whipped topping over second layer. Sprinkle with walnuts. Chill at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 calories, Fat 6g fat, Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 206mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate, Fiber 4g protein.

GRANDMA OVERGAARD'S PISTACHIO CAKE

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I remember the first time my Grandma made this cake. My grandparents stayed with my brother and I when my parents went to Hawaii for vacation in 1972. So I was about 10-11 yrs old. There is nothing more comforting to me as a child than cooking in the kitchen with Grandma, as she was an excellent cook hands down! So, This recipe...

Provided by Lynda Hayes

Categories Cakes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 white or yellow box cake mix
2 boxes instant pistachio pudding
3 egg whites (no yolks)
1-1/3 c water
1/3 c vegetable/canola oil

Steps:

1. Preheat Oven to 350 Degrees. Spray an Angel Food Cake pan(grandma's choice)or a Bundt Pan(my choice) and dust with some flour.
2. Mix all ingredients well and pour into pan. Bake until done, about 35-40 min.Let cool. Turn on to cake pedestal.
3. Mix Powder Sugar with either water or milk(your preference) and use a spoon to pour glaze over cake. *Alternate: Dust with Powder Sugar, and a dab of whipped cream.
4. This cake is very dense and unbelievably moist. This is an excellent cake for a Tea Party! or when you are just having guests over for Cake and Coffee!

GRANDMA'S PISTACHIO CAKE

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My Grandmother was a really good cook. This is one of the biggest memories I have of her because she made this green cake. Yes, green! It is so good!!

Provided by Chef 495452

Categories Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 (18 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package pistachio pudding mix
4 eggs
1 cup water
1/2 cup oil
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 -2 drop green food coloring (if you desire)

Steps:

Mix all ingredients except almond extract for 2 minutes.
Add almond extract, mix.
Pour into a well-greased bundt pan.
Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes or until done.
Cool 20 minutes on rack, not upside down.
**My mom drizzles white frosting (canned- like Duncan Hines or your preferred brand & heats in microwave for a few seconds) on the top of the cake and then puts sprinkles on top. It's delicious.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.8, Fat 18.8, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 85.6, Sodium 363.8, Carbohydrate 40, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 22.3, Protein 4.8