Best Easy Pistachio Better Than Tom Cruise Dessert Recipes

EASY PISTACHIO "BETTER THAN TOM CRUISE" DESSERT

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 13"x9" pan.
• Combine crust ingredients (if you like, you can add 1/2 cup chopped pistachio nuts to the crust).
• Press crust mixture into the greased pan and bake at 350 degrees for 7 minutes.
• Remove from oven, set aside, and let cool completely.
• In a bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until creamy.
• Fold in half of the dessert topping (Cool Whip) and carefully spread over the cooled crust.
• In another bowl, with an electric mixer beat together the pudding mix and milk at medium speed until thick (5-7 minutes).
• Pour slowly and carefully over cheese layer, using a spatula to spread without mixing with the cream cheese mixture.
• Spread the remaining Cool Whip on top and decorate as you wish with chopped pistachios, chocolate shavings, etc.
• Refrigerate for at least two hours or over night before serving.
• Makes 10 to 12 servings.
• You can also include a layer of crushed pineapple in the dessert.

FLUFFY PISTACHIO DESSERT

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat margarine until smooth. Add flour and sugar; blend until crumbly. Stir in walnuts. , Press onto the bottom of a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until set. Cool. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sour cream. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over the crust. In another bowl, combine milk and pudding mixes; beat on low speed for 2 minutes. , Spread over first layer. Carefully spread whipped topping over second layer. Sprinkle with walnuts. Chill at least 1 hour.