PISTACHIO DESSERT 
1 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 sticks butter
1 1/2 c. chopped nuts
1 (8 oz.) cream cheese
2/3 c. confectioners sugar
16 oz. Cool Whip
2 1/2 c. milk
2 (3 1/2 oz.) instant pistachio pudding

Layer 1: Make crust with flour, butter, melted and nuts. Mix well. Pat into 9 x 13 x 2 inch pan. Bake 20-25 minutes at 350 degrees. Cool.

Layer 2: Soften cream cheese, Whip, confectioners sugar, 1/2 of Cool Whip, and spread over crust.

Layer 3: Mix milk with pudding (DO NOT USE DIRECTIONS ON PACKAGE). Mix and spread over the second layer before it thickens.

Layer 4: Spread remaining Cool Whip on top. Decorate with chopped nuts and cherries.

Best when made the day before. Keep refrigerated.

 

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