Monday, June 16, 2014

Recipe for the day ~ Pistachio Cream Pie


Pistachio Cream Pie
(Courtesy of All Recipes)

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 tspn vanilla extract
1 cup confectioner's sugar
1 (16 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
2 (3 ounce) packages instant pistachio pudding mix
3 cups cold milk
1/8 cup chopped pistachio nuts

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350
Combine the flour, walnuts and butter - mix well
Press the mixture onto to the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan
Bake for about 30 minutes or the crust is lightly browned
Let cool
Meanwhile, mix together the cream cheese, vanilla, confectioner's sugar and 1 cup whipped topping
Beat well then spread the filling over the cooled crust
Refrigerate for 1 hour
Mix the instant pudding mix with milk until thick
Spread the pudding over the cream cheese layer
Top with remaining whipped topping, sprinkle with nuts
Optional - you can decorate with maraschino cherries






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