Description
A delightful and refreshing dessert that combines layers of tropical flavors with a rich pistachio mousse, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (or digestive biscuits, crushed)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 cups milk
- ½ cup sugar
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon or lime (optional for tropical zing)
- 2 cups sweetened coconut cream (or heavy cream + 2 tbsp coconut extract)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 package (3.4 oz / 96 g) instant pistachio pudding mix
- 1 ½ cups cold milk
- 1 cup whipped cream (folded in)
- Whipped cream, piped on top
- ½ cup chopped pistachios
Instructions
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch pan. Chill in the fridge while preparing layers.
- Heat milk in a saucepan until warm. In a bowl, whisk sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks. Slowly pour warm milk into egg mixture, whisking constantly. Return to saucepan, cook over medium heat until thick. Stir in vanilla and citrus zest. Cool slightly, then spread over crust. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
- Whip coconut cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until fluffy. Spread evenly over chilled custard layer.
- Prepare pistachio pudding with cold milk. Fold in whipped cream for light mousse texture. Spread over coconut cream layer.
- Pipe whipped cream on top. Sprinkle generously with chopped pistachios. Chill at least 4 hours (or overnight) before slicing.
Notes
- For a more intense tropical flavor, consider adding more citrus zest.
- Ensure the layers are well chilled before adding the next layer for best results.
- This cake can be made a day in advance for convenience.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg