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Pistachio Pudding Icebox Cake

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Pistachio Pudding Icebox Cake
Pistachio Icebox Cake Pin

An easy no-bake pistachio pudding dessert recipe made with lush layers of pistachio pudding, whipped topping, graham crackers, and chopped nuts.

Pistachio Pudding Dessert on plate with 9x13 cake pan behind

Today I want to share a super easy icebox cake recipe perfect for pistachio lovers like my husband. 

My husband loves this no-bake pistachio dessert so much, he is already asking me when I will be making it again.

Pistachio layered dessert in 9 x 13 glass pan

What is an Icebox Cake?

Icebox cakes are easy no-bake desserts that are stored in the refrigerator (referred to as an “icebox” back in the day).

They are typically made by layering cookies or graham crackers with whipped cream, pudding and/or no-bake cheesecake. Other common mix-ins and toppings are often included as well, such as fruit, chocolate syrup, or crushed candy.

After sitting in the fridge overnight the cookie layer softens which results in a cool and delicious treat.

Icebox cakes may also be referred to as dessert lasagna, dream dessert, lush, or layered dessert.

But no matter what you call them, one thing is certain. They taste incredible and couldn’t be easier to make.

Just like my lemon icebox cake, strawberry icebox cake, and this amazing pistachio pudding icebox cake!

No-Bake Pistachio Pudding Pie

Pistachio Pudding Icebox Dessert

You will make this pistachio pudding dessert by alternating layers of graham crackers, pistachio pudding, and whipped topping (e.g., Cool Whip) in a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.

Then, you will place the cake in the fridge for at least 4 hours to allow it to chill and the graham crackers absorb the pudding and soften up.

Finally, sprinkle on some chopped pistachios just before slicing and serving.

I always prepare my icebox cakes the day before I would like to serve them. They can chill overnight and I don’t have to worry about making them early in the day to allow for the 4 hour chill time.

I hope you and your family enjoy this easy pistachio pudding dessert recipe.

If you like no-bake desserts, be sure to try our strawberry Jello pie and lemon lush as well. 

If you do decide to give it a shot, please come back and let me know how you liked it! I always love checking out comments and reviews from readers!

Pistachio layered dessert in 9 x 13 glass pan

Pistachio Icebox Cake

Yield: 15 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes

An easy no-bake pistachio pudding dessert recipe made with lush layers of pistachio pudding, whipped topping, graham crackers, and topped with chopped nuts.

Ingredients

  • 2 (3.4 oz) boxes instant pistachio pudding mix
  • 2 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 tub (16 oz) whipped topping, thawed and divided
  • 1 (16 oz) box graham crackers
  • chopped pistachios, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk pudding mix and milk together for 2 minutes. Fold in 1/2 of the whipped topping.
  2. Cover the bottom of a 9 x 13 baking dish with a single layer of graham crackers. Add 1/2 the pudding mixture, spread into an even layer. Repeat with another layer of graham crackers and then the rest of the pudding. Top with remaining whipped topping.
  3. Cover and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 4 hours.
  4. Garnish with chopped pistachios if desired, slice, and serve.

Notes

You will have some graham crackers left over, enjoy!

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 15 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 389

The nutritional information provided is automatically calculated by a third party and intended to serve as an estimate only. Accuracy of nutritional information is not guaranteed.

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© Jaclyn Shimmel
Cuisine: American / Category: Dessert

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This easy summer dessert recipe was shared on The Weekend Potluck and Meal Plan Monday.

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By Jaclyn Shimmel | 06/07/2019
Filed Under: Dessert, Recipes Tagged With: No Bake, Party food, Summer

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Comments

  1. Anonymous says

    06/08/2019 at 5:09 pm

    How do I get these receipts on my message ?😊

    Reply
    • Jaclyn Shimmel says

      06/08/2019 at 6:35 pm

      I am not sure what it is that you are asking, sorry! Maybe you can rephrase your question?

      Reply
  2. Fiorenza says

    06/18/2019 at 1:43 pm

    We all love pistachio, I loved preparing this cake and I swear, family asked me to do it again. Thank you so much for posting it, it has become a bucket list recipe!

    Reply
  3. Christina says

    06/19/2019 at 11:44 pm

    I love everything about this recipe! It’s so easy and light!

    Reply
  4. Jersey Girl Cooks says

    06/20/2019 at 12:04 am

    I love ice box cakes and a pistachio one is even better! Yum!

    Reply
  5. Sandi says

    06/20/2019 at 10:50 am

    I have never tried an icebox cake before…it looks wonderfully easy thanks to your step by step directions.

    Reply
  6. Gayle says

    07/22/2019 at 12:42 am

    The recipe says at the end to top with remaining whipped topping, but I never saw where it was mixed with pudding , or used before. Did I miss something? Sounds delicious.

    Reply
    • Jaclyn Shimmel says

      07/28/2019 at 6:22 pm

      Fold in half the wipped topping with the pudding at the end of step 1 – after whisking together the pudding mix and milk. Enjoy!

      Reply
  7. Annie says

    10/29/2019 at 4:45 pm

    Do the graham crackers need to be crumbled? Or just place them whole?

    Reply
    • Jaclyn Shimmel says

      10/30/2019 at 12:30 pm

      Keep them whole!

      Reply
  8. Richelle says

    11/14/2019 at 11:49 am

    Can this still be done with crumbled up crackers? The picture looked crumbled, so I jumped the gun. 😬

    Reply
    • Jaclyn Shimmel says

      11/14/2019 at 12:43 pm

      I never tried it myself with crumbled graham crackers but I am sure it will still be delicious! Let me know how it turns out! 🤞

      Reply
      • Richelle says

        11/15/2019 at 9:44 am

        I ended up using the graham crackers to make a graham cracker pie crust, baked it by itself for a few and then followed the rest of the instruction. Haven’t had it yet. But the couple of nibbles I had, were very yummy!

      • Jaclyn Shimmel says

        11/20/2019 at 9:20 am

        Using the crushed crackers as a crust sounds very yummy indeed!

  9. Lisa says

    06/06/2020 at 10:17 am

    The pudding mix says for each box to add 2 cups of milk but your recipe calls for only 2 1/2 cups of milk for 2 boxes of pudding is that correct?

    Reply
    • Jaclyn Shimmel says

      06/06/2020 at 11:34 am

      Yes, the recipe is correct. Using less milk just makes the pudding thicker (perfect for a no-bake cake).

      Reply

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