Description
Enjoy this creamy and delicious Pistachio Pie. It is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1/4 cup cold vegetable shortening
- 5–7 tablespoons ice water
- 1 (3.4 ounce) package pistachio instant pudding mix
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
Instructions
- Make the crust: In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Cut in butter and shortening using a pastry blender or your fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing until dough comes together. Form dough into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to a 12-inch circle. Transfer to a 9-inch pie plate. Crimp edges.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool completely.
- Make the filling: In a medium bowl, whisk together pistachio pudding mix and milk until smooth. Let stand for 5 minutes to thicken.
- Gently fold in whipped topping.
- Pour filling into cooled pie crust.
- Sprinkle with chopped pistachios.
- Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use whole milk.
- You can substitute a store-bought graham cracker crust.
- Store leftover pie in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg