Pistachio Lush Recipe
This Pistachio Lush Recipe creates a heavenly dessert that melts in your mouth. Four distinct layers combine to make an unforgettable treat.
Equipment
- 9x13 inch baking dish
- Large mixing bowls (3)
- Electric hand mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Rubber spatula
- Wire whisk
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- ½ cup butter melted
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 2 boxes 3.4 oz each instant pistachio pudding
- 3 cups cold milk
- 2 cups whipped topping
- ¼ cup chopped pistachios for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Mix flour, pecans, and melted butter.
- Press mixture into baking dish firmly.
- Bake crust for 15 minutes.
- Cool crust completely before adding layers.
- Beat cream cheese until fluffy.
- Add powdered sugar gradually.
- Fold in whipped topping gently.
- Spread mixture over cooled crust.
- Whisk pudding mix with cold milk.
- Beat for 2 minutes until thick.
- Pour pudding over cream cheese layer.
- Spread final whipped topping layer.
- Sprinkle chopped pistachios on top.
- Refrigerate for 4 hours minimum.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese This ensures smooth mixing without lumps in your Pistachio Lush Recipe.
- Chill between layers Allow each layer to set for 30 minutes before adding the next.
- Don't overmix pudding Stop mixing as soon as it thickens to maintain proper texture.
- Line dish with parchment This makes serving easier and creates cleaner cuts.
- Toast pecans beforehand Lightly toasted pecans add extra flavor to the crust layer.