Pistachio Icebox Cake Recipe
A delightful and easy-to-make Pistachio Icebox Cake featuring layers of crunchy graham crackers, creamy pistachio pudding, and fluffy whipped cream. This no-bake dessert is chilled overnight to let the flavors meld together and the graham crackers soften to a cake-like texture, making it a perfect cool treat for any occasion.
- Author: Yana
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 package graham crackers (about 9 ounces)
- 2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant pistachio pudding mix
- 3 cups cold milk (for pudding preparation)
- 2 cups whipped cream (store-bought or homemade)
- Prepare the pistachio pudding: In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant pistachio pudding mix with 3 cups of cold milk according to the package instructions until thickened. Set aside.
- Layer the cake: In a 9×13-inch dish, arrange a single layer of graham crackers to cover the bottom. Spread about one-third of the prepared pistachio pudding evenly over the crackers. Then, add a layer of whipped cream over the pudding. Repeat these layers two more times, ending with a whipped cream layer on top.
- Chill overnight: Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight. This allows the graham crackers to soften and the flavors to meld together into a creamy, cake-like dessert.
Notes
- For best results, use chilled heavy whipping cream to make homemade whipped cream for a richer taste.
- You can garnish the top with chopped pistachios or crushed graham crackers before serving for extra texture and presentation.
- This cake can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- If you prefer a less sweet dessert, opt for sugar-free pistachio pudding mix.
- Ensure to cover the dessert well to prevent it from absorbing any fridge odors.
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