Best Moms Pistachio Squares Recipes

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PISTACHIO SQUARES



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A good friend and former co-worker brought these squares to a baby shower a number of years ago. Makes for a very delicious dessert to take to a family gathering or any occasion and guaranteed you'll get lots of requests for the recipe. Bet when you try them, you won't be able to stop at just one!!!

Provided by Nova Scotia Cook

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup flour
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup chopped nuts
2/3 cup icing sugar
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1/2 liter Cool Whip
2 (113 g) packages instant pistachio pudding mix
2 1/2 cups milk

Steps:

  • Mix first layer and press into 9 x 13 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
  • Combine ingredients for second layer and spread on first layer.
  • Mix pudding and milk; spread over second layer.
  • Spread remaining Cool Whip over third layer.
  • Sprinkle with chopped nuts.
  • Place in refrigerator until ready to serve.

PISTACHIO CREAM BARS



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Pistachio flavors abound in these dreamy and creamy bars, from the cookie crust to the filling.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 4h10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup powdered sugar
2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup finely chopped pistachio nuts
1 1/2 cups whipping cream
2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 box (4-serving size) pistachio instant pudding and pie filling mix
1 cup milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, beat butter and 2/3 cup powdered sugar with electric mixer on low speed until blended. Beat on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in flour and baking powder. Stir in nuts. Press dough in bottom of pan.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack, about 1 hour.
  • In chilled medium bowl, beat whipping cream with electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form. In another medium bowl, beat cream cheese and 1 cup powdered sugar on medium speed 1 minute or until creamy. Fold in vanilla and 1 1/2 cups of the whipped cream. Spread over baked crust. Refrigerate.
  • In medium bowl, mix dry pudding mix and 1 cup milk as directed on package. Refrigerate 5 minutes. Fold in remaining whipped cream. Spread over cream cheese layer. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or until chilled. Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Garnish with additional chopped nuts, if desired. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287, Carbohydrate 23 g, Fat 4, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 204 mg

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