OLD FASHIONED PISTACHIO PIE (Watergate Pie)

This easy Pistachio Pie, also known as classic Watergate Pie, is a creamy no-bake dessert made with pistachio pudding, pineapple, marshmallows, and a delicious homemade crust.

❤️WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS OLD-FASHIONED PISTACHIO PIE

The watergate salad has been around a long time and it’s a classic and this pie version is delicious too. Most recipes use a graham cracker crust, but we decided to make ours with our homemade crust, and it definitely takes this pie to the next level! This crust has been one of our signature recipes and it’s always a hit.

SWAPS

You can swap out the pistachios in the pie filling for pecans if you like. You can also add a half a cup of sweetened coconut to this recipe if you like. Some people like to add marchinio cherries too. It does give it a sweeter flavor. If you don’t have time to make the crust, you can use a graham cracker crust.

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CAN I FREEZE THIS PIE

Yes, you can freeze this pie, and since it is made with Cool Whip, it freezes easily. You could freeze the whole pie, or you could freeze the filling. Then, when you are ready to serve it, you can make the crust and then add the filling.

Old Fashioned Pistachio Pie (Watergate Pie)

Anne Walkup

This easy Pistachio Pie, also known as classic Watergate Pie, is a creamy no-bake dessert made with pistachio pudding, pineapple, marshmallows, and a homemade crust.

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

2 hours hrs

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

• 1 3.4 ounce box instant pistachio pudding mix
• 1 8 ounce container Cool Whip
• 1 20 ounce can crushed pineapple in juice (you will reserve some)
• 2 cups mini marshmallows
• 1 cup chopped pistachios or pecans

Crust Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups of graham cracker crumbs
• 1 cup of quick cooking oats
• 1 cup of nuts finely chopped we used pistachios, can use pecans or walnuts
• 3 tablespoons of brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon of butter melted

Crust Instructions

• Combine all ingredients and press into a greased 9 inch pie plate.

• Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 15 minutes.

• Let cool before adding pie filling.

Filling Instructions

• Drain close to a ¼ cup of the juice from the can of pineapple.

• Add pudding mix, pineapple and remaining juice to a large bowl. Stir to combine.

• Fold in Cool Whip, then stir in marshmallows and nuts.

• Place filling in cooled homemade pie crust.

• Chill before serving, about 2 hours.

• Store in refrigerator for up to 3 days

Keyword Pistachio Pie, Watergate Pie

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