PISTACHIO CHEESECAKE

Pistachio Cheesecake image

Provided by Chef 313014

Time 15m

Yield 16 squares, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup flour
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
2 tablespoons icing sugar
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
1 cup icing sugar
4 serving size pkg instant pistachio pudding mix
1 cup whole milk

Steps:

For bottom layer: Preheat oven to 350°F Mix flour, butter and sugar until crumbly.
Spread evenly over bottom of ungreased 9-inch square baking pan. Press firmly. Bake for 15 minutes. Cool completely.
Cheesecake layer: In medium bowl, beat together cream cheese and icing sugar.
In small bowl, combine milk and instant pudding. Beat pudding mixture into cream cheese mixture, until well mixed.
Spoon over base. Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
Cut into small squares and top with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 715.1, Fat 45.1, SaturatedFat 28.2, Cholesterol 129.5, Sodium 356.7, Carbohydrate 70, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 44.5, Protein 9.7