HOLIDAY PISTACHIO DESSERT RECIPE

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Dessert, which my children gobble up immediately. It's a hit at every gathering!

Provided by Anna Russell

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 c biscuit/baking mix
1/2 c chopped walnuts
1 Tbsp brown sugar
3 Tbsp cold butter
1 pkg cream cheese, softened
1 c plus 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar, divided
1 c heavy whipping cream, whipped, divided
2 1/2 c cold milk
2 pkg (3.4 ounces each) instant pistachio pudding mix
chocolate curls, optional

Steps:

  • 1. In a small bowl, combine the biscuit mix, walnuts and brown sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs
  • 2. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.
  • 3. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and 1 cup confectioners' sugar until fluffy. Fold in half of the whipped cream; spread over crust. Stir remaining confectioners' sugar into remaining whipped cream; refrigerate until serving.
  • 4. In another bowl, whisk milk and pudding mixes for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Spread over cream cheese layer. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
  • 5. Garnish with sweetened whipped cream and chocolate curls if desired.
  • 6. Yield: 15 servings.

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