Easy No-Bake Pistachio Pudding Dessert
This easy no-bake pistachio pudding dessert is creamy, fruity, and nutty with crushed pineapple, whipped topping, and crunchy pistachios. It’s a quick and refreshing treat that’s perfect for parties, potlucks, or family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes (plus at least 1 hour chilling)
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 (3.4 oz) box instant pistachio pudding mix
1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple with juice (do not drain)
1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping, thawed
1/2 cup chopped pistachios (plus extra for topping)
Optional: 1/2 cup mini marshmallows
Optional: 1/2 cup cottage cheese
Optional garnish: Maraschino cherries, extra pistachios
Instructions
- Combine pistachio pudding mix with crushed pineapple and its juice in a large mixing bowl.
- Stir until well blended and the pudding begins to thicken.
- Fold in whipped topping until creamy and smooth.
- Add chopped pistachios, and if desired, mix in marshmallows or cottage cheese.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill and set.
- Before serving, garnish with extra pistachios and maraschino cherries.
Notes
Swap pineapple with mandarin oranges for a different fruity flavor.
Mix in shredded coconut for extra texture.
Try with vanilla or coconut pudding mix for a flavor twist.
Spread into a graham cracker crust and chill for a pie version.
Best served chilled, not frozen.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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