Pistachios are among the most beloved nuts, bringing a perfect balance of flavor, texture, and color to any dessert. If you're looking for the most delicious pistachio desserts or glorious green St Patrick's Day party food, this is the right place.
This collection of pistachio dessert recipes was first posted on the blog in 2023. Pistachio is one of my favorite dessert flavors, and it offers endless dessert possibilities, so I’ve been updating this article regularly with new recipes to keep my readers inspired!

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- Katalin´s Key Take On How to Best Incorporate Pistachio in Desserts
- Try These Pistachio Dessert Recipes
- 1. Pistachio cheesecake
- 2. Pistachio ice cream bar
- 3. Strawberry pistachio tart
- 4. Pistachio macarons
- 5. Pistachio financiers
- 6. Pistachio raspberry yule log
- 7. Chocolate Pistachio Christmas tree cake
- 8. Pistachio butter
- 9. Raspberry pistachio cookies
- 10. Pistachio muffins
- 11. Pistachio cupcakes
- 12. White chocolate and pistachio blondies
- 13. Pistachio and mascarpone pie
- 14. Pistachio cream bars
- 15. Pistachio crème pâtissière
- 16. Salted honey pistachio cookies
- 17. Chocolate pistachio cream thumbprints
- 18. Pistachio and apricot baklava cake
- 19. Pear pistachio frangipane tart
- 20. Pistachio crème brûlée
- 21. Almond and pistachio crescent cookies
- 22. Pistachio madeleines
- 23. Pistachio eclairs
- 24. Chocolate pistachio biscotti
- 25. Pistachio tiramisu cake
- 26. Pistachio and Rhubarb Pavlova
- 27. Pistachio Raspberry Cream Puffs
- 28. Strawberry Pistachio Cake
- 29. Pistachio Cannoli
- 30. Italian Crumb Cake
- 31. Sweet Pistachio Brioche rolls
- 32. Pistachio Babka
- 33. Pistachio Supreme Croissants
- 34. Mini Strawberry Pistachio Turnovers
- 35. Pistachio Orange Pastries
- 36. Pistachio and Cardamom Croissants
- 37. Pistachio Raspberry Cake
- 38. Pistachio Tiramisu
- 39. Pistachio Lava Cake
- 40. Pistachio Truffles with Raspberries
- 41. Pistachio Salami
- 42. Brown Butter White Chocolate Pistachio Cookies
- 43. Pistachio Cream Puff Pastry Twists
- 44. Cardamom Pistachio Palmiers
- 45. Pistachio Latte Sandwich Cookies
- 46. Baked Brown Butter and Pistachio Doughnuts
- 45+ Insanely Delicious Pistachio Desserts That Will Impress Every Pistachio Fan
With so many pistachio dessert recipes out there to choose from, you might not know where to start. My guide to the best pistachio dessert ideas contains the most reliable recipes and tutorials on making them yourself. And some inspiration on flavor combinations!
Pistachios work with so many other ingredients, from fruit, including strawberries and raspberries, to spices like cardamom. These recipes showcase a delicious pistachio flavor and include expert tips on how to get the best results every time.
Katalin´s Key Take On How to Best Incorporate Pistachio in Desserts
There are so many delicious ways to use pistachios in desserts. If you want to incorporate pistachio into desserts like mousse, cheesecakes, ice cream, and cake frostings, I’d recommend using a super concentrated 100% pistachio butter.
If you want to make a pistachio sponge for cakes, muffins, or cupcakes, you can replace some of the flour with pistachio nut flour. It’s very easy to make, and I explain the process in my pistachio muffin recipe. You can also make French macarons with pistachio flour instead of almond flour!
The other way to use pistachios in baking is to use the nuts as a garnish. This adds color, taste, and texture, so it’s a triple win! Either use them whole or chop them up and sprinkle them on top of anything from cheesecake to ice cream.
Try These Pistachio Dessert Recipes
1. Pistachio cheesecake
Fancy-looking but, however, a hassle-free pistachio dessert! No-bake pistachio cheesecake with cookie crust and tangy cream cheese mousse filling is luxurious, creamy, and silky. The deep natural pistachio flavor contains nothing artificial and pairs perfectly with cream cheese.
Furthermore, the best thing about my pistachio cheesecake recipe is that it is super easy to make and does not require baking. You do not even have to turn the oven on!
2. Pistachio ice cream bar
Delicious homemade pistachio ice cream bars are creamy and full of pistachio flavor. They're also so easy to make —you only need four simple natural ingredients, 10 minutes to make them, and no ice cream machine! Not only is this easy pistachio ice cream bar recipe a summer staple, but they taste just as good in other seasons.
3. Strawberry pistachio tart
Crisp pâte sablée sweet shortcrust pastry perfectly contrasts silky pistachio ganache and ripe fresh strawberries. Beautiful French pastry tartlets are dainty and taste divine with refreshing fruit and rich nutty ganache. I think you'll agree that this is also one of the most beautiful pistachio desserts!
This expert recipe explains everything about making sweet shortcrust, including ingredients, techniques, equipment, and more. Join my affordable online tarte class, if you want to learn more about making perfect French tarts at home!
4. Pistachio macarons
Macarons take practice and precision, but they are worth it! These pretty pistachio macarons have the best pistachio flavor and unique chewy texture. Drizzled with melted white chocolate, this is a pistachio dessert recipe you have to try.
I love making macarons from scratch because they taste so much better, and I even created a macaron class that you can join online and learn how to make them, too!
5. Pistachio financiers
I love sweet finger food that is easy to make and looks elegant. Financiers are little cake bars that are so simple and delicious. In this recipe, you will learn how to make them in 3 different flavors: almond, hazelnut, and pistachio, my favorite!
You can also make this cake batter up to 3 days ahead and keep it chilled and ready to bake.
6. Pistachio raspberry yule log
Who says Yule logs are just for Christmas? Make pistachio raspberry yule log anytime, and enjoy the elegant choux pastry sponge wrapped around the pistachio whipped ganache and raspberry coulis. White chocolate star decorations are so fun, fabulous, and tasty too.
7. Chocolate Pistachio Christmas tree cake
Continuing on the Christmas note, this showstopper cake (that can be made into a traditional layered cake any time of the year) is made with moist chocolate sponge layers and a wonderful pistachio-whipped ganache.
Whipped ganache is made of heavy cream, pistachio paste, and white chocolate. It is the most delicious pistachio frosting I warmly recommend for cakes and cupcakes.
8. Pistachio butter
Make homemade pistachio butter or paste, and you'll be amazed by how much you can use it! Spread it on crepes, croissants, or crostini. Fill tarts and chocolate truffles. Flavor mousse and ice cream. I always have pistachio paste in my pantry, ready to use in pistachio desserts.
It only takes a few minutes, so it is, in fact, quite simple to make yourself at home.
9. Raspberry pistachio cookies
Chewy, fudgy texture, crunchy pistachio nuts, and fresh raspberry flavor? These cookies have it all and come together in just 15 minutes. In my raspberry pistachio cookie recipe, I teach you how to make these easy cookies step by step so you can be everyone's favorite host because who doesn't love freshly baked cookies?
10. Pistachio muffins
These bakery-style pistachio muffins, made without pudding mix or artificial color, are scrumptious. Made with 100% natural ingredients, this recipe combines oil and butter to create the most flavorful, moist, and fluffy muffins. They are then topped with homemade pistachio butter for the ultimate finish.
11. Pistachio cupcakes
Does moist and fluffy pistachio cupcakes with pistachio Italian meringue buttercream sound like something super delicious? It does to me! Surprisingly, it isn't as hard as it sounds. And a light sponge with chunks of real pistachio nuts in the batter and silky pistachio frosting, too; sign me up for seconds.
12. White chocolate and pistachio blondies
Whenever I bake a tray of these white chocolate pistachio blondies, I watch how quickly they disappear. It's like a magic trick. But then again, white chocolate and pistachio are famous flavor combinations that work well, so it is unsurprising. Fudgy blondies are the ideal sweet pistachio snack for nut lovers, and what's more, they are simple to make, too.
13. Pistachio and mascarpone pie
Salty pretzel crumb crust. Tangy baked pistachio custard filling. Mascarpone whipped topping. Crunchy pistachio nuts. Need I say more? As I have shown, the sweet and salty flavors, smooth and crunchy textures, and all-around deliciousness of this pistachio dessert are unmissable.
Surprisingly, it's easy to make, too!
14. Pistachio cream bars
Let these pistachio cream bars set in the fridge overnight, and you'll wake up to perfect squares of goodness. To make them, first bake a shortbread cookie base. Then, spread the pistachio pudding mixture on top and allow it to chill. Finally, garnish with chopped pistachio nuts.
The shortbread dough is super simple, and the pistachio cream is so dreamy and smooth. So take advantage of this crunch-worthy and easy pistachio dessert!
15. Pistachio crème pâtissière
Pipe pistachio flavoured crème pâtissière into doughnuts or croissants, in between layers of mille feuille or eat it on its own! It's undoubtedly delicious enough to stand on its own as a pistachio dessert. Whisk pistachio paste into egg yolks and sugar to make a pistachio pastry cream that is so rich and decadent. What's more, it tastes great with everything.
16. Salted honey pistachio cookies
These salted honey pistachio cookies are another sweet and salty recipe that is so addictive! Honey adds a new flavor dimension to baking cookies. And the salt balanced against it is amazing. Extra soft cookies with sea salt, honey, and salted pistachios are surprisingly easy to make, too!
17. Chocolate pistachio cream thumbprints
Try these chocolate pistachio drop cookies with a thumbprint indent filled with pistachio butter and white chocolate filling. You won't be able to stop eating them even if you try! The creamy truffle center sets further as it cools, so each bite has the most amazing crunchy exterior and gooey interior.
Thumbprint cookies are a perfect size and super cute, too.
18. Pistachio and apricot baklava cake
Imagine a fluffy pistachio sponge cake tower, crisp phyllo layers smothered in spiced apricot syrup, apricot puree, and tangy yogurt. It sounds like a showstopper, and it certainly is. Store-bought phyllo makes it easier to make than you think, and a drizzle of honey over the top hints at that traditional pistachio baklava taste.
19. Pear pistachio frangipane tart
Pear and pistachio taste delicious together. And anjou pears, particularly, are my favorite! The base of this tart is a crisp pie crust, and it makes a wonderful contrast to the frangipane filling. Frangipane is usually made with almonds, but instead, use pistachio flour and create a beautiful, unusual, and classy pistachio dessert. This pear and pistachio tart is a great pistachio dessert idea for dinner parties, served warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
20. Pistachio crème brûlée
Without a doubt, an elegant French dessert like crème brûlée can be made even better with pistachio flavor. Caramelized sugar forms a crunchy topping to the ultra-smooth and creamy baked pistachio custard. Each bite carries buttery, soft, and crunchy textures you won't want to miss. Helpfully, it is also a naturally gluten-free pistachio dessert.
21. Almond and pistachio crescent cookies
You'll go nuts for these crescent cookies packed with almond and pistachio flavors! Delicate moon crescent cookies made with almond and pistachio flour, baked and dusted in icing sugar, and finally crushed pistachio nuts. They have a flaky texture, not to mention the melt-in-the-mouth finish, and taste especially delicious with coffee.
22. Pistachio madeleines
The next time you need a grab-and-go breakfast or an afternoon pick-me-up, try these pistachio madeleines! Perfect on their own or with coffee, madeleines are so foolproof. You'll see that these madeleines are dipped in melted white chocolate to really up their game, and what's not to love? In particular, these mini teacakes would be considered a very easy pistachio dessert to make.
23. Pistachio eclairs
Reach for an elegant pistachio eclair the next time you want a rich and decadent treat. Eclairs are another choux pastry you can fill with all sorts of creams, like this recipe. Firstly, long, thin choux buns are baked until golden brown. Secondly, they are piped with a light, creamy, and sweet pistachio mousse filling and, finally, finished with a white chocolate glaze. Yum!
24. Chocolate pistachio biscotti
Pairing dark chocolate and pistachio is rich and irresistible. Swap almond flour for pistachio and enjoy a different take on these twice-baked crunchy and dry Italian cookies.
Because they are so dry, serve pistachio biscotti dipped into strong coffee or a Vin Santo, as the Italians do. The flavors work so harmoniously while also softening the biscotti.
25. Pistachio tiramisu cake
Pistachio tiramisu cake is a tasty twist on the original that makes one of my favorite pistachio desserts. Pistachio-infused mascarpone cheese is sweetened with aromatic cardamom syrup and layered with a spiced sponge cake. Yogurt adds a fresh tang and moistness to the sponge because of its natural acidity, and the texture is heaven.
26. Pistachio and Rhubarb Pavlova
Have you ever made meringue with crushed pistachios? It gives it a crisp texture and amazing nutty flavor. In this pavlova stack, the pistachio meringue is layered with whipped cream and stewed rhubarb before being topped with more chopped nuts and a drizzle of rhubarb syrup.
27. Pistachio Raspberry Cream Puffs
I love an overfilled cream puff, and it would be very hard not to do that with this recipe! Each choux bun is stuffed with the decadent pistachio cream filling and a hit of raspberry compote. Trust me when I say it's a flavor and texture combination made in heaven!
28. Strawberry Pistachio Cake
Try baking this showstopper of a strawberry cake with a thick layer of pistachio buttercream filling, fresh strawberries, strawberry jam, and a hint of lime to brighten all the flavors. It's certainly a contender for the most beautiful pistachio dessert on the list.
29. Pistachio Cannoli
Cannolis are one of those beautiful desserts you see in patisserie windows, and you wonder how you would ever make them at home. But actually, they are easier to make than you might think! This version is piped full of creamy pistachio filling, which is the ultimate in texture, taste, and appearance. Pistachio desserts can´t really get any more Italian than this.
30. Italian Crumb Cake
Now, here is a classic Italian dessert with pistachio that you simply must try! First, there is a layer of the most delicious crumble cake. Then, there is a layer of silky smooth Italian pistachio cream. Then, a layer of crumble cake mixture sits on top for the best sandwich ever. In conclusion, you have to make it.
31. Sweet Pistachio Brioche rolls
I love a pull-apart brioche roll, and I can't wait to tear into these. Soft and pillowy brioche dough is rolled with pistachio filling and baked until golden brown. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for dessert, or they can make a good breakfast dish, too.
32. Pistachio Babka
Whilst a homemade babka might seem complicated, it is actually much easier to make than you might think. The enriched dough needs to prove but then it's a simple braid laced with pistachio filling before baking. And if you love this babka recipe, you must try my walnut babka, too!
33. Pistachio Supreme Croissants
Now, this recipe might be a bit more challenging, but it is well worth the effort! Supreme croissants have taken the internet by storm, and their viral appeal shows no sign of slowing down. Make a pistachio version and join in the party!
34. Mini Strawberry Pistachio Turnovers
Puff pastry turnovers are one of the easiest puff pastry desserts to make, and this version has the most amazing strawberry and pistachio flavor. Each bite has that iconic buttery, flaky texture mixed with a nutty taste and a pop of fruity strawberries. What's not to love?
35. Pistachio Orange Pastries
This twist on a German Streuseltaler pastry will definitely be popular! The orange-flavored pastry dough is topped with orange mascarpone filling, orange marmalade glaze, and pistachio streusel. It's a delicious combination of flavor and texture, and you should certainly add it to your list of pistachio desserts to make.
36. Pistachio and Cardamom Croissants
Cardamom is the most deliciously aromatic flavor, and it works especially well with earthy pistachios and sweet, buttery croissants. This recipe would taste delicious with a strong coffee and make an indulgent breakfast or dessert.
37. Pistachio Raspberry Cake
Isn’t this cake stunning? And it tastes just as good as it looks. A perfectly fluffy pistachio sponge is layered with homemade pistachio buttercream and raspberry jam and topped with fresh, juicy raspberries, crunchy chopped pistachios, and fresh mint. I love raspberry pistachio desserts; they have such a fresh flavor.
38. Pistachio Tiramisu
I love a classic tiramisu, and now you can make your own twist on it with a pistachio version. The flavor works so well with the creamy mascarpone filling and moist ladyfingers. If you love a tiramisu twist, try my tiramisu brownies next!
39. Pistachio Lava Cake
I’ll bet you can’t wait to try this pistachio dessert! It has a warm, gooey pistachio and white chocolate center in a delicate pistachio cake. The rich taste of the nuts works so well against the white chocolate. Moreover, it is super indulgent but surprisingly easy to make.
40. Pistachio Truffles with Raspberries
This recipe is full of healthy, unrefined ingredients and only takes 10 minutes to put together! But the result is worthy of a fancy chocolate shop in Paris. The creamy pistachio truffle filling is enhanced by freeze-dried raspberries and encased in a crisp dark chocolate coating. These dainty little pistachio desserts work so well at a dinner party; you can also make them as gifts!
41. Pistachio Salami
You’d be forgiven for being confused by this recipe! Chocolate salami is named for its shape and appearance, but it is definitely a dessert and meat-free! This white chocolate and pistachio version is made even more delicious with pure pistachio paste, rich white chocolate, and chunks of cookies for some added crunch.
42. Brown Butter White Chocolate Pistachio Cookies
You had me at brown butter! If you’ve never made cookies this way before, this is your sign to try. Browning butter adds the most delicious, rich, nutty undertones to your desserts. It requires melting the butter and ‘toasting’ the milk fat solids before incorporating it into the cookie dough. Add white chocolate and pistachios, and you have the most incredible pistachio desserts!
43. Pistachio Cream Puff Pastry Twists
An easy puff pastry dessert is exactly what we all need sometimes! And you only need four ingredients for this one. You can either make your own rough puff pastry or buy some at the store. Then it’s just a case of grabbing your pistachio butter and an egg, and you’re good to go! It could not be simple. Dust with powdered sugar before serving for the easiest pistachio dessert ever.
44. Cardamom Pistachio Palmiers
I love pistachio and cardamom together; they make such an elegant flavor combination. Palmiers are another super easy dessert that you can elevate with other ingredients. And this version is delicious!
45. Pistachio Latte Sandwich Cookies
How pretty are these cookies! Adding pistachio to the shortbread dough is an inspired decision, and I really recommend getting a cookie stamp to make the pattern on the surface. After baking, there’s a coffee cheesecake cream filling and a big dollop of pistachio cream in the middle. In conclusion, it’s divine. If you're looking for elegant pistachio desserts for a special occasion, I'd really recommend this recipe.
46. Baked Brown Butter and Pistachio Doughnuts
You’ll want to bake a double batch of these amazing treats! The browned butter glaze and chopped salted pistachios on top of the delicious homemade donuts are insane. Baked donuts are on the healthier side, and there is no need for the hassle of deep-fat frying. In fact, they’re one of my favorite types of donuts!
45+ Insanely Delicious Pistachio Desserts That Will Impress Every Pistachio Fan
Pistachio desserts
- Pistachio cheesecake
- Pistachio ice cream bar
- Strawberry pistachio tart
- Pistachio macarons
- Pistachio financiers
- Pistachio raspberry yule log
- Chocolate Pistachio Christmas Tree cake
- Pistachio paste
- Pistachio raspberry cookies
- Pistachio muffins
- Pistachio cupcakes
- Pistachio cake
- White chocolate and pistachio blondies
- Pistachio and mascarpone pie
- Pistachio cream bars
- Pistachio creme patissiere
- Salted honey pistachio cookies
- Chocolate pistachio cream thumbprints
- Pistachio and apricot baklava cake
- Pear pistachio frangipane tart
- Pistachio creme brulee
- Almond and pistachio crescent cookies
- Pistachio madeleines
- Pistachio eclairs
- Chocolate pistachio biscotti
- Pistachio tiramisu cake
- Pistachio and Rhubarb Pavlova
- Pistachio Raspberry Cream Puffs
- Strawberry Pistachio Cake
- Pistachio Cannoli
- Italian Crumb Cake
- Sweet Pistachio Brioche rolls
- Pistachio Babka
- Pistachio Supreme Croissants
- Mini Strawberry Pistachio Turnovers
- Pistachio Orange Pastries
- Pistachio and Cardamom Croissants
- Pistachio Raspberry Cake
- Pistachio Tiramisu
- Pistachio Lava Cake
- Pistachio Truffles with Raspberries
- Pistachio Salami
- Brown Butter White Chocolate Pistachio Cookies
- Pistachio Cream Puff Pastry Twists
- Cardamom Pistachio Palmiers
- Pistachio Latte Sandwich Cookies
- Baked Brown Butter and Pistachio Doughnuts
Instructions
- Select your favorite pistachio dessert(s)
- Go to the individual recipe(s)
- Enjoy!
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