PISTACHIO CREAM BARS

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This is a delicious and easy treat that's quick to make. Can be sliced like cake and served. Or cut into bars. It originally comes from a Betty Crocker Cookbook.

Provided by Annelise Friedman

Categories     Puddings

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 c flour
1/3 c sugar
1 c butter, softened
8 oz cream cheese
1 c powdered sugar
1 small box pudding, pistachio
3/4 c milk
1/2 c pistachio nuts, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 325°F (if using dark or nonstick pan, heat oven to 300°F).
  • 2. In medium bowl, stir together flour and granulated sugar. Beat in butter with electric mixer on medium speed until blended. On bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch pan, press dough.
  • 3. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or just until edges are lightly browned. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack, about 30 minutes. Crust will be thick.
  • 4. In medium bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar on medium speed until blended. Beat in pudding mix (dry) and milk. Spread over crust. Sprinkle nuts over top. Refrigerate about 1 hour or until set. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 6 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

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