How to make a Pistachio Pudding Dessert Quick and Easy

Sprinkle crushed pistachios on top of the pudding for garnish.

Fresh, made-from-scratch dessert is almost always superior to anything store-bought, but you don't always have time for baking. You can still enjoy freshly made desserts using pre-made ingredients to cut down on the cooking time. Pistachio pudding is one of those desserts that would take a considerable amount of time to make from scratch. Save time and energy by using an instant pistachio pudding mix to make a simple, tasty dessert in about five minutes. Does this Spark an idea?

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1 box pistachio pudding, 3 oz.
2 cups cold milk
Additional mix-ins (optional)
Large bowl

Instructions

- 1
  
  Pour the package of pistachio pudding mix into a large mixing bowl.
- 2
  
  Add 2 cups of cold milk and whisk together until the mixture thickens.
- 3
  
  Stir in optional mix-ins to enhance the pistachio pudding. Use a handful of crushed pistachios, crushed chocolate candy bars, mini marshmallows or fruit such as pineapple bits.
- 4
  
  Spoon the pudding into individual bowls, and top with whipped cream to serve.

Tips & Warnings

For thicker pudding, place the pudding in the refrigerator to chill for one hour before serving.

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