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    Home » MSN Slideshows

    11 Pistachio Dessert Recipes That’ll Make You Forget Chocolate Exists

    Published: Feb 1, 2025 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    Pistachio dessert recipes deserve way more attention, and these are so good they might just make you forget chocolate exists. Pistachios bring a great mix of crunch and flavor that can take any sweet treat to the next level. Whether you like something rich, light, creamy, or nutty, there’s a perfect pistachio-based dessert waiting to be your new favorite.

    Pistachio Lemon Shortbread Bars

    Plates with lemon pistachio bars.
    Pistachio Lemon Shortbread Bars. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.


     

    Sweet and tart with a slightly nutty finish, these Pistachio Lemon Shortbread Bars are the perfect combination of all your favorite sweets.
    Get the Recipe: Pistachio Lemon Shortbread Bars

    Dried Cranberry Shortbread Cookies With Pistachios

    Pistachio and cranberry shortbread cookies on a black background.
    Dried Cranberry Shortbread Cookies With Pistachios. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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    Cranberry shortbread cookies with pistachios for a melt-in-your-mouth buttery treat that will be a favorite for your next cookie exchange.
    Get the Recipe: Dried Cranberry Shortbread Cookies With Pistachios

    Pistachio Lemon Roll Cake

    Pistachio Lemon Roll Cake. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

    Pistachio Lemon Roll Cake is a homemade lemon sponge cake that is rolled, filled, and then covered in cream. Perfect for springtime!
    Get the Recipe: Pistachio Lemon Roll Cake

    Pistachio Shortbread Cookies

    Stacks of pistachio shortbread cookies
    Pistachio Shortbread Cookies. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Pistachio shortbread cookies are a rich and buttery melt-in-your-mouth treat. An easy to make slice-and-bake cookie.
    Get the Recipe: Pistachio Shortbread Cookies

    Passion Fruit Ice Cream Pie

    Passion Fruit Ice Cream Pie. Photo credit: Pip and Ebby.

    Passion Fruit Ice Cream Pie is a refreshing, tropical dessert featuring a creamy passion fruit ice cream filling nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust. Its tangy-sweet flavor and smooth texture make it a perfect balance of indulgence and brightness.
    Get the Recipe: Passion Fruit Ice Cream Pie

    Pistachio Cookies Recipe

    Pistachio Cookies Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    Pudding mix Pistachio Cookies Recipe makes soft, chewy cookies, with bits of crunchy pistachios, sweet dried cranberries, & a hint of almond.
    Get the Recipe: Pistachio Cookies Recipe

    Chocolate And Pistachio Ice Cream Cake Roll

    A chocolate Swiss roll cake filled with green pistachio cream, covered in chocolate glaze, and topped with chopped pistachios—perfect for fans of pistachio dessert recipes—displayed on a white plate.
    Chocolate And Pistachio Ice Cream Cake Roll. Photo credit: Savor the Best.

    Chocolate and pistachio ice cream cake roll is covered with chocolate ganache and sprinkled with chopped pistachios.
    Get the Recipe: Chocolate And Pistachio Ice Cream Cake Roll

    30 Minute Pistachio Chocolate Chip Cookies

    30 Minute Pistachio Chocolate Chip Cookies. Photo credit: Frosting and Fettuccine.

    These chewy pistachio chocolate chip cookies are made with chopped roasted, salted pistachios and lots of melty chocolate! Done in 30 minutes or less!
    Get the Recipe: 30 Minute Pistachio Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti

    Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti. Photo credit: Savor the Best.

    Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti combines cranberries, pistachios, and orange zest for the perfect coffee companion or homemade gift.
    Get the Recipe: Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti

    Cherry Pistachio Oatmeal Cookies

    Cherry Pistachio Oatmeal Cookies. Photo credit: Frosting and Fettuccine.

    These chunky cherry and pistachio oatmeal cookies are the perfect combination of sweet, salty, and tangy and would be perfect for the holidays!
    Get the Recipe: Cherry Pistachio Oatmeal Cookies

    Easy Pistachio Upside Down Bundt Cake Recipe

    Easy Pistachio Upside Down Bundt Cake Recipe. Photo credit: Practically Homemade.

    This Easy Pistachio Bundt Cake is as beautiful as it is delicious! The rich pistachio topping elevates this simple bundt cake to new heights.
    Get the Recipe: Easy Pistachio Upside Down Bundt Cake Recipe

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    Barbara Curry is the culinary adventurer of Butter & Baggage. With a dedicated enthusiasm for real butter made from happy cows she is in constant pursuit of delicious recipes and tasty dishes. She shares her experiences, ventures, and occasional misadventures because let’s face it things can get messy in any kitchen.

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