The Best Pistachio Pudding Dessert Recipes
You’ll love these pistachio pudding dessert recipes–there’s something for everyone!
These pistachio pudding dessert recipes are classic family favorites that you’ll want to make again and again!
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If you’re looking for a crowd-pleasing dessert idea, you have to try one of these pistachio pudding dessert recipes!
It’s remarkable how a simple box of pistachio pudding lends both a flavorful sweetness as well as a lovely green hue to these recipes.
Whether you want a dessert to celebrate a special occasion or grace a holiday table, or just a tasty treat for a normal weekday, these simple pistachio recipes are fabulous options.
What Does Adding Pudding to Cake Mix Do?
When you add a pudding mix to cake mix, it adds extra moistness, so your cake won’t be dried out.
It can also improve the structure and makes it fluffy, thanks to the gelatin in the pudding mix.
That’s why I love using it in my pistachio bread!
Ways to Use Pudding Mix
In addition to adding moistness to a cake or bread, pudding mix is a fantastic way to create creamy desserts, such as this no-bake pistachio cream pie.
You can also use pudding mix in cookie recipes, since it helps the cookies to be soft and chewy, just like in my pistachio whoopie pies and these pistachio cookies.
What Flavors Go Well with Pistachio Desserts?
If you’re wanting to change things up a bit, there are a few flavors that pair well with pistachio. These could be added as a garnish or mix-in, depending on the recipe.
I think cherries (dried or pie filling) are a perfect compliment to pistachios! Dried cranberries or dried apricots also work well.
White chocolate is a nice touch, bringing a sweetness that isn’t overpowering.
Lemon could also be a nice tart accompaniment to the flavor of pistachio!
Recipes Using Pistachio Pudding
You’re definitely going to want to try these delicious pistachio desserts! Each one brings a uniqueness to the table, but they are all tasty treats in their own right!
Best Pistachio Pudding Dessert Recipes
These are some of the best desserts made with pistachio pudding! If you want that classic flavor and lovely green hue, you'll definitely want to make ALL of these! 🙂
Pistachio bread is a lovely, festive dessert bread that makes a perfect gift for teachers, neighbors, friends, and family! It's an easy Christmas treat you can enjoy without a lot of work!
Pistachio pudding and crushed pineapple combine in this easy cake recipe that's made from a mix. Moist, sweet cake topped with a light and fluffy pistachio whipped cream frosting--it's the perfect spring and summer dessert!
Pistachio ooey gooey butter cake is a delicious dessert that can serve a crowd--perfect for a potluck!
This retro dessert is a classic, and for good reason! Made with pistachio pudding, pineapple, whipped topping, marshmallows, chopped nuts, and cherries, it's a cool and creamy dessert that satisfies a crowd!
Pistachio whoopie pies are soft sandwich cookies filled with marshmallow buttercream!
If you're in search of a perfectly festive Christmas cookie, you'll love these pistachio cherry cookies! They're a great addition to a holiday cookie tray or for a cookie swap.
This pistachio banana bread is moist, tender, and such a lovely color! Enjoy it for breakfast or dessert!
Pistachio cream pie is a cool and creamy, easy no bake dessert made with pistachio pudding and a graham cracker crust.
These pistachio kiss cookies combine the nutty pistachio flavor with classic milk chocolate, creating the perfect pairing!
This easy pistachio cake is made with a cake mix and pistachio puding, for a delicious treat that's great for family gatherings, holiday dinners, church potlucks, and more!
This easy pistachio cheesecake is an ultra-creamy dessert that's full of the tangy and nutty flavors we love. A simple yet showstopping dessert for your next gathering!
You don't even need an ice cream machine to make this easy, rich and creamy pistachio ice cream!
Cake mix, pudding mix, and Dream Whip mix combine to create this tender pistachio cake with fluffy pistachio cream frosting. It's an easy potluck dessert that disappears fast!
This indulgent pistachio gelato is super creamy and oh-so-good, and it's easier to make than you think! Put your Ninja Creami to work and enjoy this tasty treat.
These pistachio crinkle cookies are such a pretty and delicious treat!
If you have a Ninja Creami ice cream maker, this small batch of pistachio ice cream is delicious!
If you're looking for a from-scratch quickbread, this cranberry pistachio bread is just the ticket!
These easy bakery style muffins are flavored with pistachio pudding, giving them a pretty green hue and the flavor we love!
If you love snack mixes, you'll definitely want to try this pistachio puppy chow! Pistachio pudding mix gives flavor and sweetness to the mixture, and it's easy to make.
These lovely pistachio cupcakes start out with a cake mix and pudding mix, then they're topped with a fluffy pistachio buttercream frosting. So delicious!
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