PISTACHIO CHEESECAKE

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Ok, I came up with this recipe last night.My 3 year old daughter wanted green pie(pistachio pudding pie) and my Hubby wanted cheesecake,so I thought,why not combine the two.WOW!! I am so glad that I did,it turned out amazing.As of this morning,there was about 1/4 of it left.My baby girl even had to have some for breakfast,lol I...

Provided by Karen Crossland

Categories     Cakes

Time 2h15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 c cookie crumbs,any kind you like
1/2 c butter
2 8 oz. pkg cream cheese
1 8oz. container sour cream
1 8oz. container cool whip
3/4 c sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 3.4 oz. pkg pistachio pudding
1 1/2 c milk

Steps:

  • 1. Mix cookie crumbs in 13x9 inch casserole dish with melted butter.Press crumbs into bottom of bowl with fingers or the back a spoon.Set aside.
  • 2. Combine cream cheese,vanilla and sugar in large mixing bowl,beat on high for about 2 minutes.Add sour cream and blend well.
  • 3. Fold in cool whip slowly,by hand(do not use mixer).Place in refrigerator to start the chilling process.
  • 4. In another bowl, add pistachio pudding and cold milk,blending well.Place this bowl in refrigerator so pudding will set up, about 20 minutes.
  • 5. When pudding has set, fold into cream cheese mixture,again,by hand.Pour over crust and allow to chill for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.Serve with a dollop of cool whip and enjoy :)

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