Fluffy Pistachio Dessert

Submitted by Sweet Diva MJ

"From Taste of Home. Don't tell my DH that this is low-fat AND low-sugar - it's a favorite of his. I'd hate to spoil his enjoyment.....If you don't like fat-free cream cheese, you could also use the Neufchatel (light) cream cheese. Not quite as low-fat, but still healthier that regular..."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 25mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 24

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup reduced fat margarine, softened (70% vegetable oil spread)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1⁄2 cup walnuts, chopped

• FIRST LAYER

• 1 (8 ounce) package fat free cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup nonfat sour cream
• 1 (8 ounce) reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed

• SECOND LAYER

• 3 cups nonfat milk
• 2 (1 ounce) packages fat-free sugar-free instant pistachio pudding mix

• TOPPING

• 1 (8 ounce) reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed
• 2 tablespoons ground walnuts

directions

1. In a mixing bowl, cream the margarine.
2. Add flour and sugar; blend until crumbly.
3. Stir in walnuts.
4. Press onto the bottom of a 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray.
5. Bake at 375 for 10-12 minutes or until set. Cool.
6. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sour cream.
7. Fold in whipped topping.
8. Spread over the crust.
9. In another mixing bowl, combine milk and pudding mixes; beat on low speed for 2 minutes.
10. Spread over first layer.
11. Carefully spread whipped topping over second layer.
12. Sprinkle with walnuts.
13. Chill at least 1 hour.
14. Yield: 24 servings.