17 Best Pistachio Desserts

After a long stretch of Nutella-everything, pistachios are finally taking over as the nutty dessert flavor. Pistachio desserts are certainly not a new concept (Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines have been baking with pistachios for centuries). But thanks to the nut’s rich, decadent flavor and pretty pastel hue, pistachio desserts have finally made their way into America’s mainstream, bringing classic and new pistachio recipes to our kitchens. And we can’t stop baking.

Ready to try a few pistachio desserts of your own? Our collection includes all our favorites, from pistachio cheesecakes to cookies, ice cream, and plenty of cakes and quick breads. Some showcase pistachio as the main flavor, while others pair it with fruits, chocolate, cream and even cheese. One of the biggest catalysts of the pistachio wave is the rise of Dubai chocolate: a chocolate bar stuffed with pistachio cream and kataifi (shredded phyllo pastry). We, of course, include a few of our Dubai chocolate-flavored desserts, like Rice Krispies, parfaits, cheesecake bars and a decadent layer cake. There’s a lot of variety here!

We made sure there was more than one way to enjoy the pistachio flavor in these treats. Some of these pistachio dessert recipes use chopped pistachios, while others get their flavor from pistachio butter, pistachio cream or pistachio pudding (or a mix of a few in a very good pistachio-rich recipe). Ready to enjoy this luxe ingredient? Pick from one of the pistachio desserts below and let’s get baking!