Best 9 Pistachio Frozen Dessert Recipes

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Celebrate the divine taste of pistachio with this delectable frozen dessert! Dive into a world of creamy textures and enchanting pistachio flavors in this delightful culinary journey. This article will guide you through the enticing art of crafting the perfect pistachio frozen dessert, a dessert sure to become the highlight of any gathering. From classic pistachio ice cream to innovative pistachio sorbet and elegant pistachio mousse, we'll explore a treasure trove of delectable recipes that will tantalize your taste buds. Get ready to embrace the beauty of pistachio in its frozen form and create desserts that will leave an indelible mark on your palate.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

COOL PISTACHIO DESSERT



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Just what you ordered! A cool do-ahead dessert that serves a crowd, too!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h25m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 cup water
1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
4 eggs
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
3 cups milk
2 packages (4-serving size each) pistachio instant pudding and pie filling mix
1 container (8 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed (3 1/2 cups)
1/4 cup chocolate-flavor syrup
Chopped pistachio nuts, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Grease 15x10x1-inch pan. In 2 1/2-quart saucepan, heat butter and water to rolling boil. Stir in flour; reduce heat to low. Stir vigorously about 1 minute or until mixture forms a ball; remove from heat. Beat in eggs all at once; continue beating until smooth. Spread dough in pan.
  • Bake about 30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. (Crust will be puffy and uneven.)
  • In large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/4 cup of the milk with electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Add remaining milk and the pudding mix (dry). Beat about 2 minutes or until smooth and slightly thickened; immediately spread over crust. Spread with whipped topping.
  • Refrigerate uncovered at least 1 hour but no longer than 24 hours. Just before serving, drizzle with chocolate syrup and sprinkle with nuts. For servings, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 200 mg

FLUFFY PISTACHIO DESSERT



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Conveys Christine Strouf of St. Nazianz, Wisconsin. "This creamy, lightly sweet torte is one of my family's favorites, even with the low-fat, low-sugar ingredients."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup reduced-fat margarine, softened
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
FIRST LAYER:
1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese, softened
1 cup fat-free sour cream
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed
SECOND LAYER:
3 cups cold fat-free milk
2 packages (1 ounce each) sugar-free fat-free instant pistachio pudding mix
TOPPING:
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed
2 tablespoons ground walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat margarine until smooth. Add flour and sugar; blend until crumbly. Stir in walnuts. , Press onto the bottom of a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until set. Cool. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sour cream. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over the crust. In another bowl, combine milk and pudding mixes; beat on low speed for 2 minutes. , Spread over first layer. Carefully spread whipped topping over second layer. Sprinkle with walnuts. Chill at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 calories, Fat 6g fat, Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 206mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate, Fiber 4g protein.

FROZEN PISTACHIO CREAM DESSERT WITH RUBY RASPBERRY SAUCE



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Elegant and rich, this chilled treat has a delicate ground pistachio crust and a creamy filling with time-saving pudding mix and refrigerated topping.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 5h30m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup vanilla wafer crumbs (about 30 wafers)
1/2 cup finely chopped shelled pistachios
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 (8-oz.) pkg. fat-free cream cheese, softened
1 (3.4-oz.) pkg. instant pistachio pudding and pie filling mix
1 1/4 cups skim milk
1 (8-oz.) container frozen fat-free whipped topping, thawed, reserving 1 cup
1 (10-oz.) pkg. frozen raspberries in syrup, partially thawed
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur or orange juice
Reserved 1 cup fat-free whipped topping
1 to 2 tablespoons chopped shelled pistachios

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, combine all crust ingredients; mix well. Press firmly in bottom of ungreased 8-inch square pan or 9-inch springform pan .
  • Beat cream cheese in medium bowl with electric mixer at medium speed until light and fluffy. Add pudding mix and milk; beat at low speed until combined. Beat at medium speed until smooth. Reserve 1 cup of the whipped topping for garnish; cover and refrigerate. Fold remaining whipped topping into cream cheese mixture. Spoon into crust-lined pan. Freeze at least 4 hours or until firm.
  • Meanwhile, in blender container or food processor bowl with metal blade, combine raspberries, sugar and liqueur. Cover; blend until smooth. Press raspberry mixture through strainer into bowl to remove seeds; discard seeds.
  • To serve, let dessert thaw in refrigerator for about 1 hour. Carefully run knife around sides of pan. Top each serving with reserved whipped topping, raspberry sauce and about 1/2 teaspoon chopped pistachios.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1/9 of Recipe, Sodium 400 mg, Sugar 29 g

20 BEST PISTACHIO DESSERT COLLECTION



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You'll go nuts for these tasty pistachio desserts! From chocolate bark to cake to cookies and pie, this little green nut brings plenty of flavor to so many treats.

Provided by insanelygood

Categories     Desserts     Recipe Roundup

Number Of Ingredients 20

Pistachio u0026amp; Cranberry White Chocolate Bark
Watergate Cake
Salted Chocolate Pistachio Shortbread
Pistachio Drop Cookies
Pistachio Pie
Cranberry Pistachio Fudge
Pistachio Ice Cream
Pistachio Cupcakes
Chocolate, Pistachio, and Tahini Truffles
Pistachio Pie Bars
Chocolate Pistachio Brownies
Pistachio Oat Squares
Pistachio Bread
Pistachio and Lemon Cake
Swedish Cardamom Pistachio Buns
Pistachio Pear Crisp
Pistachio Pudding Trifle
Pistachio Lush
Salted Pistachio Brittle
Watergate Salad

Steps:

  • Select your favorite recipe.
  • Organize all the required ingredients.
  • Prep a pistachio dessert in 30 minutes or less!

Nutrition Facts :

21 BEST PISTACHIO DESSERTS



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Categories     COOKIES

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Crust:
• 2 sleeves buttery round crackers
• ½ c melted butter
Topping:
• ½ gallon vanilla ice cream softened
• 2 (3 oz) packages instant pistachio pudding mix
• 1 ½ c milk
• 1 (12 oz) container frozen whipped topping
• ¼ c chocolate-covered toffee bits

Steps:

  • While you're preparing your dessert, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • In a large bowl, mix up the melted butter and cracker crumbs until everything is well combined.
  • Next, put the mixture in a 9 x 13 baking pan and gently press it down around the edges, corners, and sides of the pan.
  • You will bake this crust until it's golden brown, and it smells like it's been toasted. That should take around 15 minutes. Take the crust out of the oven to let it sit and cool.
  • The next step is to mix up the pudding, ice cream, and the milk into a large bowl. Make sure the mixture is well-blended.
  • Now pour it into the crust, spreading it evenly around the pan.
  • Top off this dessert with some toffee pieces and put it in the freezer until it's frozen, which shouldn't take more than one hour.

FROZEN PISTACHIO COOKIE DESSERT



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This is one of our favorite dessert recipes. It can be made ahead and keeps a long time in the freezer. If you like pistachio, you should try this! Cook time is for freezing.

Provided by Chris from Kansas

Categories     Frozen Desserts

Time 4h20m

Yield 12-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 quart vanilla frozen yogurt
20 ounces Oreo cookies
6 tablespoons margarine, melted
1 1/2 cups skim milk
2 (3 1/2 ounce) packages instant pistachio pudding mix
8 ounces Cool Whip Lite, thawed

Steps:

  • Soften ice cream while preparing crust.
  • Place cookies in a food processor or blender; cover and process until fine crumbs form.
  • Stir in butter.
  • Set aside 1 cup for topping.
  • Press remaining crumb mixture into an ungreased 13x9 dish.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat milk and pudding mix on low speed for 2 minutes.
  • Gradually add ice cream; mix well.
  • Fold in whipped topping.
  • Spread over crust.
  • Sprinkle reserved crumb mixture over top, pressing down lighty.
  • Cover and freeze for 4 hours or overnight.
  • Remove from freezer 20 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.6, Fat 20.3, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 1.9, Sodium 377.7, Carbohydrate 51.2, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 35.4, Protein 6.4

FROZEN PISTACHIO DESSERT WITH RASPBERRY SAUCE



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Raspberry sauce brings bright flavor and a touch of holiday color to this cool and creamy treat, while pistachios add a lick of saltiness. It'll melt any resistance to dessert! Suzette Jury - Keene, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 cups crushed vanilla wafers (about 45 wafers)
1/4 cup finely chopped pistachios
1/4 cup reduced-fat butter, melted
1-1/4 cups fat-free milk
1 package (1 ounce) sugar-free instant pistachio pudding mix
6 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen fat-free whipped topping, thawed, divided
1 package (12 ounces) frozen unsweetened raspberries, thawed
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons orange liqueur or orange juice
2 tablespoons chopped pistachios

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the wafers, finely chopped pistachios and butter. Press onto the bottom of a 9-in. springform pan coated with cooking spray. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in the pudding., Set aside 3/4 cup whipped topping for garnish; fold remaining whipped topping into cream cheese mixture. Pour filling over crust. Freeze for 5 hours or overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining whipped topping., For sauce, place the raspberries, sugar and liqueur in a food processor. Cover and process for 1-2 minutes or until smooth. Strain and discard seeds and pulp. Refrigerate until serving., Remove dessert from the freezer 15 minutes before serving. Remove sides of pan. Garnish with chopped pistachios and remaining whipped topping. Serve with sauce.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 268mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

PISTACHIO ICE CREAM DESSERT



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This is a refreshing, light dessert; a nice treat for St. Patrick's Day or any special occasion. My husband and son will eat a whole 9x13-inch dish in less than a week!

Provided by tracyc

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pistachio Dessert Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 sleeves buttery round crackers, crushed
½ cup melted butter
½ gallon vanilla ice cream, softened
2 (3 ounce) packages instant pistachio pudding mix
1 ½ cups milk
1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip®), thawed
¼ cup chocolate-covered toffee bits (such as Heath®), or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl. Mix until evenly moistened; press into the bottom and sides of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven until crust is lightly browned and smells toasted, about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool.
  • Mix ice cream, pudding mix, and milk together in a bowl until combined; spread evenly onto prepared crust. Spread whipped topping over ice cream mixture; top with toffee bits. Place in freezer until hardened, at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 539.2 calories, Carbohydrate 57.7 g, Cholesterol 65.9 mg, Fat 32.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 19.4 g, Sodium 574.4 mg, Sugar 42.4 g

PISTACHIO FROZEN DESSERT



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Make and share this Pistachio Frozen Dessert recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mammabear

Categories     Frozen Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 1 9x13 pan

Number Of Ingredients 8

70 Ritz crackers, crushed
5/8 cup margarine or 5/8 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
2 (3 ounce) packages instant pistachio pudding mix
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream, softened
1 jar of mrs. richards chocolate fudge topping
1 (8 ounce) carton Cool Whip, thawed

Steps:

  • Mix crushed crackers with melted margarine and nuts.
  • Reserve some for topping.
  • Pat in a 9x13 pan.
  • Bake at 325 for 10 minutes or golden brown.
  • When cool, mix pudding, milk and softened Ice Cream together.
  • Mix well.
  • Pat into baked crust.
  • Put into freezer to freeze.
  • When frozen, add a jar of Mrs.
  • Richards Ice Cream Topping (might have to melt it a little to get it all out of jar and/or to spread around the Ice Cream layer.) When the chocolate is on then put back into freezer.
  • When frozen, add Cool Whip and add the remaining cracker mixture on top of Cool Whip and put back into freezer.
  • When ready to serve, set the pan out a few minutes before cutting into.
  • Enjoy!

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and creamier your frozen dessert will be.
  • Freeze the bananas in advance: Freezing the bananas makes them easier to blend and helps to create a smooth, creamy texture.
  • Use high-quality vanilla extract: A good quality vanilla extract will add a rich, deep flavor to your frozen dessert.
  • Add mix-ins: Feel free to add your favorite mix-ins to your frozen dessert, such as chocolate chips, nuts, or fruit.
  • Serve immediately: Frozen dessert is best served immediately after it is made. However, you can store it in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Pistachio frozen dessert is a delicious and refreshing treat that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you like it simple or loaded with mix-ins, this frozen dessert is sure to please everyone. So next time you are looking for a sweet and satisfying treat, give pistachio frozen dessert a try!

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