Triple Layer Pistachio Pudding Pie

Front view of a pie with pudding and showing the layers inside with a fork bite taken from it.

Triple Layer Pistachio Pudding Pie

This impressive no bake Triple Layer Pistachio Pudding Pie takes just minutes to prepare with only 4 simple ingredients! This pie is no bake, creamy, light, fluffy, and just absolute dessert perfection.

Course Dessert, Pie

Cuisine American

Keyword no bake pie recipe, pistachio pudding pie, triple layer pistachio pudding pie

Prep Time 5

Fridge Time 8

Total Time 8 5

Servings

Calories 319kcal

Author Jessica - Together as Family

Ingredients

6 oz ready crust graham cracker crust
2 boxes (3.4 oz each) instant pistachio pudding
2 cups half & half
1 carton (8 oz) extra creamy Cool Whip thawed
chopped pistachios optional garnish

Instructions

Add pudding mixes and half & half milk into a mixing bowl. Use a wire whisk to mix it together for about 2 minutes. Mixture should be thick. If not, let it sit for a few minutes until it’s nice and thick.
1st Layer : Evenly spread 1½ cups of the pudding mixture into the bottom of the graham cracker crust.
2nd Layer : Add half of the Cool Whip into the remaining pudding and stir together until well combined. Evenly spread into the graham cracker crust over the first layer.
3rd Layer : Evenly spread the remaining Cool Whip on the top as the final layer.
Cover the pie, with the enclosed plastic lid from the graham cracker crust, and let it refrigerate for at least 8 hours or up to 24 hours.
Sprinkle chopped pistachios on top of the pie before slicing and serving.

Notes

Recipe Tips -

Fridge Time : This is so important with no bake pies! The fridge time allows the pudding layers to thicken and set, and the flavor intensifies. You need to refrigerate it for a minimum of 8 hours so plan ahead.
Use Instant Pudding Mix : One of the biggest mistakes when making a recipe with instant pudding is mistakingly using the cook n' serve version. It is not the same and won't yield the same results. Make sure you are using the instant pistachio pudding mix.
Pudding Tip : No need to follow the directions on the box of pudding. We are changing it up so follow the directions in the recipe below by adding the dry pistachio pudding powder + the half & half called for in the recipe.
Don't Substitute The Half & Half : For the best thick texture, and creamy taste do not use anything other than half & half. The pie needs the fat from the half and half in order to set properly and be thick enough to cut nicely. You could of course try substituting whole milk, and it could work great, but I have only ever used half and half in this recipe.

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