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Delicious no-bake pistachio lush dessert served in a glass dish

No-Bake Pistachio Lush

A cool, creamy dessert featuring layers of crunchy nut crust, creamy pistachio pudding, and airy whipped cream, all with no oven required.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Retro
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 1 cup crushed nuts (e.g., pistachios or graham cracker crumbs) Use finely crushed nuts for flavor-forward results.
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted Essential for binding the crust.
  • 1/4 cup sugar Provides sweetness to the crust.
For the pudding
  • 1 package pistachio pudding mix High-quality instant mix labeled pistachio for authentic results.
  • 2 cups milk Whole milk yields the richest mouthfeel.
  • 1 cup whipped cream Use stabilized whipped cream for best results.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the pistachio pudding mix and 2 cups of milk until smooth. Let it sit for about 5 minutes to thicken.
  2. Gently fold 1 cup of whipped cream into the thickened pudding until no streaks remain.
  3. In another bowl, combine 1 cup of crushed nuts, 1/2 cup of melted butter, and 1/4 cup of sugar. Stir until evenly moistened.
Layering
  1. Press the crust mixture into the bottom of your serving dish. Spoon half of the pudding mixture over the crust, then repeat with another layer of crust and top with the remaining pudding.
Chilling
  1. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. For better slicing, chill longer or freeze briefly before slicing.
Serving
  1. Serve chilled, optionally garnished with toasted chopped pistachios.

Notes

Store leftover dessert in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. For longer storage, freeze slices individually for up to 1 month.