Easter Pistachio Almond Pudding Pie

Pistachios are often referred to as the ‘smiling nut’ due to their oblong shape and the natural crack in their shell that looks like a smiling mouth.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 160 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Easter Pistachio Almond Pudding Pie

Cooking Method: Baking, Chilling Cuisine: American Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 2 hrs 40 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 3440

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Pistachios
• 1 cup Almonds
• 1 cup Graham cracker crumbs
• 0.5 cup Butter
• 0.75 cup Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 2.5 cup Milk
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 2 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 3 large Egg yolks
• 1 cup Whipped cream
• 2 tablespoon Crushed pistachios
• 2 tablespoon Shredded almonds

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a food processor, blend pistachios, almonds, graham cracker crumbs, sugar, butter, and salt until finely ground.
3. Press the mixture into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie dish.
4. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool.
5. In a saucepan, heat milk and cream over medium heat until steaming.
6. In a mixing bowl, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks.
7. Slowly pour the hot milk mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
8. Pour the mixture back into the saucepan and cook over low heat, whisking constantly, until thickened.
9. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
10. Pour the pudding mixture into the cooled pie crust.
11. Place the pie in the refrigerator and let it chill for at least 2 hours, or until set.
12. Before serving, top the pie with whipped cream, crushed pistachios, and shredded almonds.
13. Slice and serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 430kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 30g47%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 20g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.