Layered Pistachio Dessert (Uses Jell-O Pudding Mix)

MarthaStewartWanabe's Note:

This recipe reminds me of those big, fun family dinners we used to have when I was a kid. This is one of my favorite recipes of my grandmother's. The layers consist of a nutty baked bottom crust, creamy cheesecake-like center and top layer of pistachio pudding. If desired, you could also use any other flavor of pudding mix. Yummy!

• Total Time: 1 hrs 20 mins
• Prep Time: 1 hrs
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 10

• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 3/4 cup butter, melted
• 1 cup walnuts, chopped
• 1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 2 (8 ounce) packages pistachio pudding mix
• 3 cups milk

Directions:

1. Press first three ingredients into a 13" x 9" pan and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Allow to cool thoroughly.
2. Beat Cool Whip, cream cheese and confectionery sugar with electric mixer; spread over cooled crust.
3. Beat pudding mix and milk well with electric mixer on low setting. Let mixture stand until set. Then carefully spread over cream cheese layer.
4. Cover and refrigerate for one hour. Slice into 2" x 2" pieces.
5. Store refrigerated for up to five days.

Reviews

[MN Farmgirl]

I've made something very similar to this for years. It always goes over very well. I use pecans on the crust instead of walnuts; cream, whipped instead of the Cool Whip; and not as much confectioners sugar. For extra color at Christmas I will top with a dollop of whipped cream and a red cherry. It looks very festive.

[Erica Kaye]

Easy and delicious! I made this for a potluck and it was a big hit. I couldn't find 8 oz. packages of pudding so I substituted 2 3.4 oz boxes and it worked just fine. I will definitely make this again.

[Mom2Rose]

Aussie/NZ Swap #16: This is delicious!! I love the walnut crust and pudding top!! Out of this world!