Best 9 Pistachio Cream Cheese Dessert Recipes
Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our delectable Pistachio Cream Cheese Dessert, an irresistible treat that combines the rich, nutty essence of pistachios with the smooth, tangy creaminess of cheese. This extraordinary dessert features a luscious pistachio cream cheese filling nestled atop a crispy graham cracker crust, creating a delightful textural contrast. Presented in individual serving cups, our no-bake dessert boasts an elegant appearance, perfect for impressing your guests or satisfying your sweet cravings. Embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets behind this delightful dessert, guiding you through the simple steps to create this masterpiece in your own kitchen.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
FLUFFY PISTACHIO DESSERT
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
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.
PISTACHIO CREAM PIE
Once, I was making a pudding and coconut pie for my mother's uncle and decided to toss in some pineapple and cream cheese. Though everyone else really liked it, he didn't, and called it 'Yucka Pie'. My husband and kids love it, though. and I'm happy because they're getting even a little more fruit without realizing it!-Lucille M. Gendron, Pelham, New Hampshire
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 15m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, milk and pudding mix until smooth. Fold in pineapple. Spoon into crust., Spread with whipped topping; sprinkle with coconut. Refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 338 calories, Fat 19g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 389mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
PISTACHIO CREAM CHEESE FINGERS
These are tender and delicately flavored cookies - the light green color and chocolate drizzle make them stand out on a cookie tray. Nice for holidays or bridal showers.
Provided by IRENED
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Pistachio Dessert Recipes
Time 1h45m
Yield 100
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, and cream cheese until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, dry pudding mix, baking powder, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. Cover dough, and refrigerate for at least one hour for easier handling.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. Shape teaspoonfuls of dough into finger shapes, about 1 1/2 inches long. Place cookies on prepared cookie sheets.
- Bake for 9 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until set and very lightly browned on bottoms. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- In small saucepan over low heat, melt together chocolate and shortening, stirring constantly until smooth and well blended. Drizzle a small amount of chocolate over each cookie. Allow the chocolate to set before storing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 51.5 calories, Carbohydrate 5.6 g, Cholesterol 9.2 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 51.1 mg, Sugar 3.1 g
PISTACHIO DESSERT
When I first fixed dinner for my father in law, he put this in his mouth and just sit there, I had no idea, I thought he wanted to spit it out, but once he swallowed it, he said he loved it and just wanted to hold it in his mouth. This was his very favorite, and everyone loves this. The cream cheese layer is sometimes hard to spread, I use the back of a large spoon and run cold water over it. Prep time includes 4 hours in the fridge before serving.
Provided by Melaine
Categories Dessert
Time 4h15m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix butter flour and pecans together.
- Press in 9 x 13 pan.
- Bake ar 350 for 15 minutes.
- Cream together cream cheese, powdered sugar and cool whip.
- Spread on cooled crust.
- Make pistachio pudding with 2 cups milk.
- Spread over cheese layer.
- Top with a thin layer of cool whip and sprinkle with nuts.
- Refrigerate for 4 hours before serving. Store in refrigerater.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.4, Fat 20.8, SaturatedFat 11.5, Cholesterol 41.2, Sodium 131.8, Carbohydrate 22.2, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 13.5, Protein 2.9
PISTACHIO PINEAPPLE DESSERT
Steps:
- HEAT oven to 350 degrees F. Combine cookie crumbs and butter. Press firmly into bottom of ungreased 9-inch springform pan or 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Bake 8 to 10 minutes. Cool.
- BEAT cream cheese in large bowl until fluffy. Gradually beat in sweetened condensed milk, lime juice and pudding mix until smooth. Stir in pineapple. Fold in whipped cream. Pour into prepared pan.
- CHILL 6 hours or overnight. Garnish as desired.
HOLIDAY PISTACHIO DESSERT
For my best festive menu, I make this "famous" dessert, which my children gobble up immediately. It's a hit at every gathering! -Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 15 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the biscuit mix, walnuts and brown sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. , Press into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 375° until lightly browned, 10-12 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and 1 cup confectioners' sugar until fluffy. Fold in half of the whipped cream; spread over crust. Stir remaining confectioners' sugar into remaining whipped cream; refrigerate until serving. , In another bowl, whisk milk and pudding mixes for 2 minutes. Let stand until soft-set, about 2 minutes. Spread over cream cheese layer. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving. , Garnish with sweetened whipped cream and, if desired, chocolate curls.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 16g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 392mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.
LAYERED PISTACHIO DESSERT (USES JELL-O PUDDING MIX)
This recipe reminds me of those big, fun family dinners we used to have when I was a kid. This is one of my favorite recipes of my grandmother's. The layers consist of a nutty baked bottom crust, creamy cheesecake-like center and top layer of pistachio pudding. If desired, you could also use any other flavor of pudding mix. Yummy!
Provided by MarthaStewartWanabe
Categories Dessert
Time 1h20m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Press first three ingredients into a 13" x 9" pan and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Allow to cool thoroughly.
- Beat Cool Whip, cream cheese and confectionery sugar with electric mixer; spread over cooled crust.
- Beat pudding mix and milk well with electric mixer on low setting. Let mixture stand until set. Then carefully spread over cream cheese layer.
- Cover and refrigerate for one hour. Slice into 2" x 2" pieces.
- Store refrigerated for up to five days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 510.2, Fat 37.8, SaturatedFat 20.5, Cholesterol 71.8, Sodium 236.9, Carbohydrate 37.5, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 18.1, Protein 7.9
PISTACHIO CREAMS
Enjoy these pistachio-flavored bars made using Gold Medal® all-purpose flour - perfect for a dessert.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h35m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 325°F (if using dark or nonstick pan, heat oven to 300°F). In medium bowl, stir together flour and granulated sugar. Beat in butter with electric mixer on medium speed until blended. On bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch pan, press dough.
- Bake 20 to 25 minutes or just until edges are lightly browned. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack, about 30 minutes.
- In medium bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar on medium speed until blended. Beat in pudding mix (dry) and milk. Spread over crust. Sprinkle nuts over top. Refrigerate about 1 hour or until set. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 6 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 100 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g
PISTACHIO CREAM BARS
Pistachio flavors abound in these dreamy and creamy bars, from the cookie crust to the filling.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 4h10m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
- In large bowl, beat butter and 2/3 cup powdered sugar with electric mixer on low speed until blended. Beat on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in flour and baking powder. Stir in nuts. Press dough in bottom of pan.
- Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack, about 1 hour.
- In chilled medium bowl, beat whipping cream with electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form. In another medium bowl, beat cream cheese and 1 cup powdered sugar on medium speed 1 minute or until creamy. Fold in vanilla and 1 1/2 cups of the whipped cream. Spread over baked crust. Refrigerate.
- In medium bowl, mix dry pudding mix and 1 cup milk as directed on package. Refrigerate 5 minutes. Fold in remaining whipped cream. Spread over cream cheese layer. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or until chilled. Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Garnish with additional chopped nuts, if desired. Store covered in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 287, Carbohydrate 23 g, Fat 4, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 204 mg
Tips:
- Use high-quality cream cheese and butter for a richer flavor.
- Make sure the cream cheese and butter are at room temperature before creaming them together. This will help them blend smoothly and create a light and fluffy texture.
- Do not overbeat the cream cheese and butter. Overbeating can cause the mixture to become grainy.
- Add the powdered sugar gradually, beating well after each addition. This will help prevent the mixture from becoming lumpy.
- Fold in the whipped topping gently to maintain its airiness. Overmixing can cause the whipped topping to deflate.
- Chill the dessert for at least 4 hours, or overnight, before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to set.
Conclusion:
This pistachio cream cheese dessert is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy texture, sweet and nutty flavor, and beautiful green color, this dessert is sure to impress your friends and family. Whether you are looking for a special dessert to serve at a party or a sweet treat to enjoy at home, this pistachio cream cheese dessert is sure to be a hit.
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