No-Bake Pistachio Pudding Pie

 INGREDIENTS

8 ounces cream cheese, softened

3/4 cup milk

1 1/2 cups heavy cream, divided

1 (3.4-ounce) package instant pistachio pudding mix

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1 ready-made oreo crust

2 tablespoons powdered sugar

1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

2 tablespoons chopped pistachios

INSTRUCTIONS

Iin a large bowl, use a hand-held mixer to beat the cream cheese and a splash of the milk until smooth.

Note: Or you can use a stand mixer.

Gradually beat in the remaining milk and then 1/2 a cup of heavy cream. Once smooth, beat in the pistachio pudding mix and granulated sugar.

Transfer to the oreo crust and spread evenly. Place in refrigerator.

Using a hand-held mixer or stand mixer, beat the remaining 1 cup heavy cream until it starts to thicken. Add powdered sugar and continue to beat until thick.

Spread on top of the pistachio mixture.

Note: If you want to make the pie look more decorative, spread half the whipped cream on the pie and transfer the other half to a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip and pipe it in a ring around the outer edge of the pie like in my pictures.

Place the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and microvave at 20 second intervals, stirring in between, until melted. Place in a small plastic bag, snip the corner and drizlle on the pie.

Sprinkle pistachios around the outer edge.