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Pistachio Lush Recipe

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4.5 from 93 reviews
  • Author: Lila
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Pistachio Lush is a luscious, layered dessert combining a buttery walnut and flour crust with a creamy cream cheese and whipped topping layer, topped by a smooth pistachio pudding and finished with extra whipped topping and toasted almonds. This no-fuss, chilled treat is perfect for gatherings and offers a delightful texture and nutty flavor.

Ingredients

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Crust

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup stick butter, cut up
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Cream Cheese Layer

  • 8 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1 cup confectioner’s sugar
  • 1 cup whipped topping

Pudding Layer

  • 2 packages instant pistachio pudding
  • 3 cups milk

Topping

  • 2 cups whipped topping
  • 1/2 cup toasted almonds (optional, but recommended)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the crust.
  2. Prepare Crust Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the flour and cut-up butter. Use a pastry blender or two knives to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles small peas, creating a crumbly texture.
  3. Add Walnuts: Stir the chopped walnuts into the flour and butter mixture evenly.
  4. Press Crust: Press the mixture into the bottom of a 13 x 9-inch baking pan, forming an even layer across the surface.
  5. Bake Crust: Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 20 minutes until lightly golden and set.
  6. Cool Crust: Remove the crust from the oven and allow it to cool completely to room temperature.
  7. Make Cream Cheese Layer: Beat together the cream cheese, confectioner’s sugar, and 1 cup of whipped topping until the mixture is smooth and silky in texture.
  8. Spread Cream Cheese Layer: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled crust in the pan.
  9. Prepare Pistachio Pudding: Whisk the instant pistachio pudding mix into the 3 cups of milk vigorously for 1-2 minutes until the pudding thickens.
  10. Spread Pudding Layer: Carefully spread the thickened pistachio pudding on top of the cream cheese layer.
  11. Chill Dessert: Refrigerate the layered dessert for about 2 to 3 hours to allow it to set properly.
  12. Add Final Topping: Once chilled, top with the remaining 2 cups of whipped topping and sprinkle with toasted almonds if desired to add crunch and garnish.

Notes

  • Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing to achieve a smooth texture.
  • To toast almonds, place them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant and golden.
  • For best results, chill the dessert overnight if time permits.
  • Use freshly whipped topping or thaw frozen whipped topping completely before using.
  • For added flavor, substitute walnuts with pecans if preferred.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Pistachio Lush, layered dessert, pistachio pudding, cream cheese dessert, walnut crust, chilled dessert

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