Description
This No-Bake Pistachio Cheesecake is the kind of easy dessert that feels instantly special the moment you slice into it. It is cool, creamy, nutty, and lightly sweet with a buttery graham cracker crust and a fluffy pistachio filling that tastes like a dreamy cross between classic cheesecake and a chilled mousse pie. I love serving it for spring gatherings, holiday dessert tables, quick make-ahead dessert plans, and easy recipe nights when I want beautiful food ideas without turning on the oven. It is a wonderful no-bake dessert, easy cheesecake, make-ahead treat, and simple dessert recipe all in one.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
3.4 ounces instant pistachio pudding mix
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup chopped pistachios
1 cup whipped cream, for topping
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, stir together the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter until evenly combined.
2. Press the crust mixture firmly into the bottom and slightly up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish or springform pan.
3. Place the crust in the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the filling.
4. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until completely smooth.
5. Add the instant pistachio pudding mix, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract, then beat until thick and creamy.
6. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
7. Gently fold the whipped cream into the pistachio cream cheese mixture until smooth and fully combined.
8. Spoon the filling into the chilled crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
9. Cover and refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 6 hours, or overnight for the best texture.
10. Before serving, top with whipped cream and chopped pistachios, then slice and serve chilled.
Notes
For the smoothest filling, make sure the cream cheese is fully softened before mixing.
For cleaner slices, chill the cheesecake overnight and wipe the knife clean between each cut.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 474
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 293mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 103mg
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