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Pistachio Lush Dessert
Pistachio Lush Dessert is the perfect treat that will be the hit of the party, potluck, or to end dinner. A creamy layered dessert that begins with a sweet walnut crust, then a creamy layer followed by bright green pistachio pudding, finished with whipped topping and almonds--this will satisfy any sweet tooth.
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Chill time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 45 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 373 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
CRUST
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup stick butter cut into cubes
- ¼ cup brown sugar packed
- 1 cup walnuts chopped
CREAM CHEESE LAYER
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup whipped topping
PUDDING LAYER
- 2 packages instant pistachio pudding
- 3 cups milk
TOPPING
- 2 cups whipped topping
- 1/2 cup toasted almonds sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
- In a large bowl, use a pastry blender or a fork to combine the flour, butter, and brown sugar until the butter in the mixture looks like small peas. Stir in the walnuts Press the mixture into a 9x13-inch pan. Bake for 20 minutes, then set aside to cool completely to room temperature.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth, then fold in the 1 cup of whipped topping. Spread evenly over the cooled crust in the pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, prepare the pistachio pudding by whisking the pudding mix and milk together until thickened. Spread the pudding over the cream cheese layer.
- Gently spread the remaining 2 cups of whipped topping over top of the dessert and sprinkle with toasted almonds.
- Cover the pan and chill the dessert for 2-3 hours, then slice and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
373kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
17mg
(6%)
Sodium
191mg
(8%)
Potassium
250mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
24g
(48%)
Vitamin A
219IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
141mg
(14%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 373
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 373kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 191mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 250mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 219IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 141mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.