Pistachio Surprise

For a quick and easy dessert tonight, try this Pistachio Surprise!

Pistachio Surprise
 

1-1/2 c. all-purpose flour

1/2 c. margarine

1/2 c. chopped walnuts

1  8-oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened

1 c. powdered sugar

8-oz. container frozen whipped topping, thawed and divided

2  4-serving packages of instant pistachio pudding mix

3 c. milk

Optional: chopped walnuts

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  

Mix flour, margarine and chopped walnuts together. Press into a greased 13"x9" baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees 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 mix, milk and remaining whipped topping until smooth. Spread over cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle with additional walnuts, if desired. Chill for several hours before serving. 

If you only want the pistachio flavor, you can substitute chopped pistachios for the walnuts.  Either way it, you'll love it!




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