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Easter Menu - 5 Layer Pistachio Dessert
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Five-Layer Pistachio Dessert
First layer -
Mix together:
1 cup flour
1 cube Margarine or Butter
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
Spread into a 9x13-inch pan, bake at 325 for 10 minutes. Allow crust to cool
Second layer -
Mix together:
1 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese, softened (not soft cream cheese)
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup cool whip (from a 9 oz package of cool whip)
Spread mixture onto crust
Third layer:
3 to 4 bananas, sliced (little circles) spread generously onto second layer.
Fourth layer - Mix together:
2 to 3 oz packages of pistachio instant pudding
(or any other flavor you desire)
2 1/2 cups of milk
Let set only slightly before pouring over bananas.
Fifth layer:
Top with remaining cool whip (or as much as you want)
You can sprinkle finely chopped walnuts on the top of the cool whip if you would like.