Pistachio Ice Box Cake

Our tasty pistachio ice box cake is a no-bake summer dessert featuring layers of pistachio pudding, graham crackers, and whipped topping.

Summer calls for desserts that are as refreshing as they are delicious, and the Pistachio Ice Box Cake fits the bill perfectly.

This no-bake treat combines layers of creamy pistachio pudding, soft graham crackers, and a light, fluffy topping to create a dessert that’s both satisfying and easy to make.

Whether you’re looking for a sweet end to a barbecue or a cool treat for a hot afternoon, this cake is sure to become a favorite.

Storage and Leftovers

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The cake may also be frozen for up to a month; just thaw in the refrigerator before serving.

This cake is perfect for making ahead of time. It actually tastes better after it has chilled for several hours or even overnight, allowing the flavours to meld together and graham crackers to soften to a cakey texture.

Ingredients & Substitutions

Pudding Mix – You will need pistachio pudding mix, or substitute with homemade pistachio pudding.

Milk – Whole milk will give the best flavour and texture but any milk you prefer will work.

Cool whip – Frozen whipped topping is best here. I generally prefer real whipped cream, but whipped topping doesn’t fall as easily. You could substitute with homemade stabilised whipped cream.

Graham crackers – I highly recommend using the good graham crackers. I find the no-name brand ones aren’t quite the same. You could also use lemon shortbread cookies for more of a lemon kick.

Pistachios – For garnish, you will want either salted or unsalted chopped pistachios.

Looking for More No-Bake Desserts?

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Pistachio Ice Box Cake: A Cool, Creamy Delight

Yields: 16 Servings | Prep time: 15 Minutes | Chill time: 4 Hours

Ingredients:

• 2 boxes (3.4 oz ea) instant pistachio pudding mix
• 3 Cups Whole milk
• 16 oz Cool whip, divided
• 14.4 oz Graham crackers
• Pistachios, chopped

Directions:

Prepare instant pudding as directed, using only 3 cups of milk. (Image 1) Once the pudding is ready, fold in an 8 oz container of Cool Whip until well combined. (Image 2)

In a 9 x 13-inch baking dish, create a single layer of graham crackers, breaking them as needed to cover the bottom completely. (Image 3) Spread half of the pudding mixture evenly over the graham crackers. (Image 4)

Add another layer of graham crackers on top of the pudding, (Image 5) followed by the remaining pudding mixture, spreading it out smoothly. (Image 6)

Finish with a final layer of graham crackers (Image 7) and spread the remaining Cool Whip over the top. Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.

Before serving, garnish with chopped pistachios (Image 8) if desired, and slice into squares.