Pistachio Lush Dessert

Ingredients  1x2x3x

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 the oven to 350°F.
  • In a large bowl, use a pastry blender or fork to mix together the flour, butter, and brown sugar until the mixture resembles small peas. Stir in the walnuts. Press the mixture into a 9×13-inch pan. Bake for 20 minutes, then let it cool completely at room temperature.
  • In another large mixing bowl, blend the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in 1 cup of whipped topping. Spread this mixture evenly over the cooled crust in the pan.
  • Prepare the pistachio pudding in a large mixing bowl by whisking together the pudding mix and milk until thickened. Spread the pudding over the cream cheese layer.
  • Gently spread the remaining 2 cups of whipped topping over the dessert and sprinkle with toasted almonds.
  • Cover the pan and refrigerate the dessert for 2-3 hours before slicing and serving.