This Pistachio Cheesecake Dip comes together in minutes and is irresistible! It is the perfect dip for you are going to be having a party because it is really only three ingredients and comes together in minutes! Serve it up next to other great appetizers and cocktails.
This post first appeared over at Real Housemoms where I am a contributor.
So this weekend Piper started to refer to my dad by name for the first time. I mean, in the best way she can in her almost two broken English. It came out as
Bop-A
I died. It was just about the cutest thing ever. Which, to her credit, was pretty amazing timing. She is still stuck in the phase of constant screaming. She really needed a win so as to not be sold to the circus.
The best part was once she figured it out, she just kept saying it over and over and over at maximum volume possible.
Piper: BOP-A! BOP-A! BOP-A! BOP-A! BOP-A!
My dad: Yes, Piper?
Piper: Hi.
My dad: Hi.
**2.3 seconds of silence**
Piper: BOP-A!!!
Seriously, so awesome.
HOW TO MAKE PISTACHIO CHEESECAKE DIP
So should we talk about this dip? You guys, it is BEYOND easy. And it was one of those where I tasted it to make sure it was delicious. And then I just . . . kept . . . tasting it. And did I mention easy? This is just pudding, cream cheese, and Cool Whip. Think of the endless possibilities! I went with pistachio, and it is seriously amazing.
RECIPE NOTES FOR PISTACHIO CHEESECAKE DIP
- You really HAVE to have the cream cheese at room temperature. It will be really hard to mix up if it’s not. I like to leave mine out for about an hour or two cut up.
- If you must, this recipe works with Lite Cool Whip, but it works a whole lot better with the non-Lite version.
Pistachio Cheesecake Dip
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese room temperature (I used Philadelphia Cream Cheese)
- 8 oz Cool Whip best to use full fat
- 3.5 oz pistachio instant pudding mix just the mix
Instructions
- Mix the ingredients together on high until well combined. Serve with whip cream, a cherry, and animal crackers.
Other SUPER easy desserts:
Fudgey Peanut Butter Hand Pies
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
I could go for a VAT of this today!
Deborah says
Could you add the pineapple
Lisa Longley says
Definitely! That would be delicious!
Anna lisa Mela says
Per favore IN ITALIANO grazie
Lisa Longley says
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Mir says
Congrats on Piper’s big accomplishment! Such a cute conversation.
And such lovely dip. I could face plant in this right now.
miranda says
So do you mix the 8 oz cool whip into the dip and then put additional cool whip on top?
Lisa Longley says
All 8 oz goes in the dip, I put a little whipped cream on top for the photos. It would be good without though.
Betsy K says
Make with cool whip. Serve with whip cream.
Willow says
Do you think this will flop if I use real whipped cream instead of cool whip?
Lisa Longley says
I’m worried that it would :/ Cool Whip has a stabilizer in it, where as when you whip heavy cream, it doesn’t stay that nice fluffy whipped state out of the fridge. You know?
Judy says
My philosophy for years has been when making a new recipe it MUST be tasted before serving, preferably the night before. It might be gross, or it might be divine and you’ll need to make more. This pistachio dip falls in this category and fortunately I have all the ingredients for two recipes!!!
Ann Schupp says
Can you use sugar free cool-whip; my husband is a diabetic.
Lisa Longley says
Hi Ann, I haven’t tried it with sugar free cool whip, but I don’t see why that wouldn’t work!
Mary says
Would apple slices taste good with the dip
Lisa Longley says
Yes, I think that would be delicious!
sheila zanella says
This would be great on an ice cream cone also.
Angela says
My boyfriend loves pistachio anything do you think adding pistachios or walnuts would be good for a crunch?
Lisa Longley says
I think that would be delicious!
Kate says
We add a can of drained crushed pineapple & a bowl & spoon! Grown kids fight over who gets the last of it at family get togethers. It ALWAYS has to be on the menu!
Deanna says
Is it ok to make the night before?
Lisa Longley says
This should be fine the night before!
Monika says
What kind of cookies did you find to be the best with this dip??
Lisa Longley says
I love it with animal crackers, but Nilla wafers would would be good too!
Amy says
Fooey. I made this last night for a work party and I felt like it didn’t have much of a pistachio flavor. Basically I only tasted the cream cheese. Hardly anyone ate it 🙁
Lisa Longley says
I’m really sorry you didn’t like it Amy.