Description
This Pistachio Dessert is a luscious, nutty treat with a buttery pistachio-graham crust, silky homemade pistachio pudding, and a cloud of whipped cream on top. Perfect for pistachio lovers, it’s an elegant yet cozy dessert that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 cup shelled pistachios
- 8 sheets graham crackers (125 g) or 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
For the Pistachio Pudding:
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup shelled pistachios
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
For the Toppings:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons confectioners sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Chopped pistachios, for garnish
Instructions
- Make the crust: Pulse pistachios and graham crackers in a food processor until finely ground. Add melted butter, vanilla, and almond extract. Mix until the texture resembles wet sand. Press firmly into the bottom of a baking dish. Chill while preparing the pudding.
- Make the pistachio pudding: Blend pistachios with milk until smooth. Strain if desired for a silky texture. In a saucepan, whisk together sugar and cornstarch, then slowly whisk in the pistachio milk. Add egg yolks and cream, whisking constantly over medium heat until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in butter, vanilla, and almond extract. Pour over the prepared crust, smoothing the top. Chill for at least 3 hours or until set.
- Make the topping: Whip cream with confectioners sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form. Spread over the chilled pudding layer.
- Garnish with chopped pistachios before serving.
Notes
- For a deeper pistachio flavor, lightly toast the pistachios before blending.
- Make ahead! This dessert can be prepared a day in advance and kept refrigerated until ready to serve.
- For extra indulgence, drizzle with white chocolate before garnishing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: pistachio dessert, pistachio pudding, layered pistachio bars, creamy pistachio dessert, pistachio graham cracker crust