PISTACHIO SURPRISE

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Provided by Seabreeze1116

Categories Dessert

Time 28m

Yield 1 pan, 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (8 ounce) cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed and divided
2 (3 1/2 ounce) packages instant pistachio pudding mix
3 cups milk
chopped nuts (optional)
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup margarine (butter)
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped

Steps:

Mix flour, margarine (butter) and walnuts together. Press into a greased 13"x9" baking pan. Bake at 35o*- for 18 minutes; Cool.
Combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, and half of whipped topping. Whip together until smooth. Spread on cooled crust. Mix together pudding, milk and remaining whipped topping until smooth. Spread over cream cheese mixture.
Sprinkle with additional nuts, if desired. Chill several hours before serving. Serves 12-16.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.8, Fat 24.6, SaturatedFat 11.3, Cholesterol 29.3, Sodium 179.8, Carbohydrate 30.4, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 14.4, Protein 6.1