Food Recipe Collections & Favorites Desserts 5 Pistachio Desserts You'll Go Nuts For The addictive nut shines in cakes, tarts, and more. By Real Simple Editors Real Simple Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter An article attributed to "Real Simple Editors" indicates a collaborative effort from our in-house team. Sometimes, several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The REAL SIMPLE team strives to make life easier for you. They are experts in their fields who research, test and clearly explain the best recipes, strategies, trends and products. They have worked for some of the most prestigious brands in lifestyle journalism, including Apartment Therapy, Better Homes & Gardens, Food & Wine, the Food Network, Good Housekeeping, InStyle, Martha Stewart Living, O: The Oprah Magazine, Parents, POPSUGAR, Rachel Ray Every Day, and Vogue. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on June 17, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email With its buttery crust and decadent brown sugar filling, this tart deserves a permanent place on your dessert table. A layer of toasted pistachios lends flavor and crunch. Get the recipe. Photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez 01 of 05 Pistachio Brown Butter Cake Adding brown butter to a pistachio-based batter gives this cake its nutty, caramelized flavor. It’s the perfect sticky-sweet ending to a springtime brunch. Get the recipe. Hector Manuel Sanchez Adding brown butter to a pistachio-based batter gives this cake its nutty, caramelized flavor. It's the perfect sticky-sweet ending to a springtime brunch. Get the recipe. 02 of 05 Pistachio Tart With its buttery crust and decadent brown sugar filling, this tart deserves a permanent place on your dessert table. A layer of toasted pistachios lends flavor and crunch. Get the recipe. Hector Manuel Sanchez With its buttery crust and decadent brown sugar filling, this tart deserves a permanent place on your dessert table. A layer of toasted pistachios lends flavor and crunch. Get the recipe. 03 of 05 Pistachio Pudding This creamy, gently sweet pistachio pudding has a whimsical (and natural) light-green hue that's sure to put a smile on your face. Finish each cup with a dollop of whipped cream. Hector Manuel Sanchez These creamy, gently sweet puddings have a whimsical (and natural) light-green hue that's sure to put a smile on everyone's faces. Finish each cup with a dollop of whipped cream. Get the recipe. 04 of 05 Pistachio Baklava Fingers with Orange Syrup Freshly squeezed orange juice and a dash of cardamom brighten up this easy version of the classic Turkish dessert. Forming them into rolls make them fun to eat, too. Get the recipe. Hector Manuel Sanchez Freshly squeezed orange juice and a dash of cardamom brighten up this easy version of the classic Turkish dessert. Forming them into rolls make them fun to eat, too. Get the recipe. 05 of 05 Pistachio Lime Squares With a buttery crust and soft citrus center, these squares are a tangy, sweet slice of heaven. The best part? They’re ready in under an hour. Get the recipe. Hector Manuel Sanchez With a buttery crust and soft citrus center, these squares are a tangy, sweet slice of heaven. The best part? They're ready in under an hour. Get the recipe. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit