If you don't already have the ingredients in your pantry for this dessert, RUN do not walk, to the nearest grocery store. This is TO DIE FOR!!!It's the perfect dessert for a hot summer day. Cool and creamy and full of pistachio deliciousness.....
Creamy Pistachio Dessert
1 cup flour
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, plus a little more for garnish
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 16 oz container Cool Whip, divided
Two 3oz pkgs instant pistachio pudding
Crust:
Preheat oven to 350-F.
Combine butter, flour and chopped nuts. Press into a 13x9" baking pan. Bake for ~15 min. Cool completely.
Second Layer:
Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar together. Stir in 4 cups Cool Whip. Spoon over crust.
Third Layer:
Mix pudding according to pkg. directions and pour over the cream cheese mixture immediately (I used about 1/2 cup less milk.)
Spread remaining Cool Whip over the top. Sprinkle with nuts. Let stand several hours or overnight before serving. Yum!!!
Happy Baking!
