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Pistachio Custard Pie

Decadent Pistachio Custard Pie for Perfect Holiday Moments

Enjoy a creamy Pistachio Custard Pie, perfect for holiday gatherings with its indulgent flavor and easy preparation.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 3 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour can be substituted with gluten-free flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt regular salt works perfectly
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar brown sugar adds a deeper flavor
  • 1/2 cup Cold Salted Butter unsalted butter can be used, adjust salt
  • 1/4 cup Finely Chopped Pistachios can substitute with almonds or walnuts
  • 3-4 tablespoons Ice Water use cold water for best results
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Lightly Salted Roasted Pistachios unsalted can be used with adjusted salt
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Neufchâtel cheese works as a lighter substitute
  • 3 large Eggs no substitutes recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract can be replaced with more almond extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon Almond Extract omit for nut allergy or replace with vanilla
  • 1 cup Whole Milk lower-fat options can be used
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream optional topping

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Food Processor
  • blender
  • 9-inch pie dish
  • spatula

Method
 

Make the Crust
  1. In a large bowl or food processor, combine all-purpose flour, salt, and granulated sugar. Cut in cold salted butter until crumbly. Stir in finely chopped pistachios and gradually add ice water until dough forms. Shape into a disc and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Prepare the Filling
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Blend lightly salted pistachios with half of the sugar until finely ground. In a separate bowl, beat remaining sugar and cream cheese until smooth. Add eggs, mixing well, then incorporate extracts, whole milk, and ground pistachios.
Assemble the Pie
  1. Roll out the pie crust and fit it into a 9-inch pie dish, crimping edges. Pour the pistachio filling into the crust and bake for 45-50 minutes, until edges are set and center jiggles.
Cool and Serve
  1. Cool at room temperature for at least 2 hours, then refrigerate for 3 hours. Serve chilled, topped with whipped cream and additional chopped pistachios.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 5gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 280mgPotassium: 210mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 600IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill dough for flakier crust. Avoid overbaking; center should jiggle slightly. Use room temperature ingredients for best texture.

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