Mom's Pistachio Squares

Indulge in the nutty, creamy goodness of Mom's Pistachio Squares, a timeless dessert that's as easy to make as it is delicious! Featuring a buttery pecan crust, a tangy layer of sweetened cream cheese, and a silky pistachio pudding topping, this recipe is a perfect no-fuss treat for holidays, family gatherings, or anytime cravings. The layers are balanced with a cloud-like whipped topping and an optional sprinkle of chopped pistachios for an extra crunch and elegant finish. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a few pantry staples, this dessert offers a delightful combination of textures and flavors that's sure to impress. Serve these chilled pistachio squares to add a pop of color and a touch of nostalgia to your dessert table!

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Chopped pecans
• 8 oz Cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 16 oz Frozen whipped topping (e.g., Cool Whip), thawed
• 2 3.4 oz packages Instant pistachio pudding mix
• 3 cups Cold milk
• 0.25 cup Chopped pistachios (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, butter, and chopped pecans. Use a pastry cutter or your hands to mix until the mixture reaches a crumbly consistency.

Step 3

Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish to form the crust.

Step 4

Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until light golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow it to cool completely.

Step 5

While the crust is cooling, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together in a medium mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.

Step 6

Gently fold in half of the thawed whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture until well combined. Spread this layer evenly over the cooled crust.

Step 7

In another bowl, whisk together the pistachio pudding mix and cold milk for about 2 minutes, or until thickened.

Step 8

Spread the pistachio pudding evenly over the cream cheese layer.

Step 9

Spread the remaining whipped topping over the pistachio pudding layer as the final layer.

Step 10

Sprinkle chopped pistachios on top for garnish, if desired.

Step 11

Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight) to set.

Step 12

Slice into squares and serve chilled. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2025.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4985.0

Total Fat 301.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 163.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 559.1mg	0%
Sodium 1834.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 525.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.9g	0%
Total Sugars 293.3g
Protein 75.4g	0%

Vitamin D 372.0IU	0%
Calcium 1269.6mg	0%
Iron 14.7mg	0%
Potassium 2130.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.0%

Protein: 5.9%

Carbs: 41.1%