holiday pistachio dessert recipe

Name: Holiday Pistachio Dessert Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cup(s) biscuit/baking mix; 1/2 cup(s) chopped walnuts; 1 tablespoon(s) brown sugar; 3 tablespoon(s) cold butter; 1 package(s) cream cheese, softened; 1 cup(s) plus 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar, divided; 1 cup(s) heavy whipping cream, whipped, divided; 2 1/2 cup(s) cold milk; 2 package(s) (3.4 ounces each) instant pistachio pudding mix; - chocolate curls, optional

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Anna Russell

Battle Creek, MI

Updated on Dec 28, 2012

Dessert, which my children gobble up immediately. It’s a hit at every gathering!

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prep time 30 Min

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yield Prep: 30 min. + chilling Yield: 15 Servings 20

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups biscuit/baking mix
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon brown sugar
3 tablespoons cold butter
1 package cream cheese, softened
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar, divided
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped, divided
2 1/2 cups cold milk
2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant pistachio pudding mix
- chocolate curls, optional

How To Make holiday pistachio dessert recipe

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine the biscuit mix, walnuts and brown sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs

Step 2

Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.
Step 3

In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and 1 cup confectioners' sugar until fluffy. Fold in half of the whipped cream; spread over crust. Stir remaining confectioners' sugar into remaining whipped cream; refrigerate until serving.
Step 4

In another bowl, whisk milk and pudding mixes for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Spread over cream cheese layer. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Step 5

Garnish with sweetened whipped cream and chocolate curls if desired.
Step 6

Yield: 15 servings.
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