Old Fashioned Pistachio Pie (Watergate Pie)
This easy Pistachio Pie, also known as classic Watergate Pie, is a creamy no-bake dessert made with pistachio pudding, pineapple, marshmallows, and a homemade crust.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 3.4 ounce box instant pistachio pudding mix
- 1 8 ounce container Cool Whip
- 1 20 ounce can crushed pineapple in juice (you will reserve some)
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 cup chopped pistachios or pecans
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups of graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup of quick cooking oats
- 1 cup of nuts finely chopped we used pistachios, can use pecans or walnuts
- 3 tablespoons of brown sugar
- 12 teaspoons of butter melted
Instructions
Crust Instructions
- Combine all ingredients and press into a greased 9 inch pie plate.
- Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 15 minutes.
- Let cool before adding pie filling.
Filling Instructions
- Drain close to a ¼ cup of the juice from the can of pineapple.
- Add pudding mix, pineapple and remaining juice to a large bowl. Stir to combine.
- Fold in Cool Whip, then stir in marshmallows and nuts.
- Place filling in cooled homemade pie crust.
- Chill before serving, about 2 hours.
- Store in refrigerator for up to 3 days