Here’s a classic Pistachio Jello dessert—creamy, fluffy, and nostalgic 💚🥄
(Also known as Pistachio Delight or Watergate Salad depending on how it’s served.)
💚 Pistachio Jello (No-Bake)
⏱ Time
- Prep: 10 minutes
- Chill: 1–2 hours
- Serves: 6–8
Ingredients
- 1 (3.4 oz / 96 g) box pistachio instant pudding mix
- 1 (8 oz / 225 g) tub Cool Whip, thawed
- 1 cup cold milk
- ½ cup crushed pineapple, well drained (optional but classic)
- ¼ cup chopped pistachios (optional garnish)
Instructions
1️⃣ Mix Pudding
- Whisk pistachio pudding mix with cold milk for 2 minutes
2️⃣ Fold & Fluff
- Gently fold in Cool Whip until smooth
- Stir in pineapple if using
3️⃣ Chill
- Refrigerate 1–2 hours until set and fluffy
4️⃣ Serve
- Spoon into bowls or pie crust
- Garnish with chopped pistachios
🍰 Variations
🥧 Pistachio Jello Pie
- Spoon mixture into a graham cracker crust
- Chill 3–4 hours
🍍 Watergate Salad Style
- Add mini marshmallows + crushed pineapple
- Fold in chopped nuts
🍨 Extra Creamy
- Replace ½ cup milk with heavy cream
Pro Tips
- Do not prepare pudding per box directions—this method keeps it fluffy
- Drain pineapple very well to avoid runniness
- Best eaten within 24–36 hours
If you want:
🥧 Homemade pistachio pudding (no box)
🍰 Layered dessert version
🥄 Lower-sugar option
🎉 Holiday presentation ideas
Just say the word 💚
