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A delectable no bake pistachio cheesecake with a creamy green filling

No Bake Pistachio Cheesecake

This refreshing no-bake pistachio cheesecake features a buttery graham cracker crust and a creamy, light pistachio filling. It's a perfect dessert for quick preparation and impressive presentation.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 0.25 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted
Filling
  • 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3.4 ounces instant pistachio pudding mix
  • 0.5 cups milk
  • 2 cups heavy cream, cold
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • chopped pistachios, for garnish optional
Topping
  • 8 ounces Cool Whip, thawed
  • chopped pistachios for garnish

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • large mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • whisk

Method
 

Crust
  1. Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl.
  2. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
  3. Refrigerate the crust for at least 15 minutes while preparing the filling.
Filling
  1. Beat softened cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the instant pistachio pudding mix and milk until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add the pudding mixture to the cream cheese mixture and beat until well combined.
  4. In another clean bowl, whip the cold heavy cream and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  5. Gently fold the whipped cream into the pistachio-cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated.
  6. Pour the filling over the chilled crust and spread evenly.
Chill
  1. Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, until set.
Serve
  1. Before serving, garnish with thawed Cool Whip and chopped pistachios, if desired.

Notes

For best results, make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature to prevent lumps in the filling. Chilling overnight ensures the cheesecake is perfectly set and easy to slice.