Frozen Pistachio Cream Dessert

Contributed byDottie Aumiller
Layered dessert square: dark base, white cream, pistachio topping, on a blue patterned plate.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup crushed vanilla wafers (about 27)
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped red pistachios or pecans
  • 1/4 cup margarine or butter (melted)
  • 6 ounce cream cheese 2 pk (softened)
  • 1 package INSTANT pistachio pudding (3 1/2 oz.)
  • 1 package frozen whipped topping thawed (3/4 cup reserved)
  • 1 package frozen raspberries (10 oz., thawed partially )
  • 2 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoon orange-flavored liqueur
  • 2 tablespoon chopped red pistachios
Yield: 12 Servings
Prep Time: 6 hours 30 minutes

Instructions

In medium bowl, combine crust ingredients: vanilla wafers, 1/2 cup red pistachios or pecans, and margarine or butter. Blend well. Press firmly in bottom of 8- or 9-inch square pan. In small bowl, beat cream cheese until light and fluffy. Add pudding mix and milk; beat until smooth. Reserve 3/4 cup whipped topping, cover and refrigerate. Fold remaining whipped topping into cream cheese mixture. Spoon into crust-lined pan. Freeze overnight or at least 5 hours.

To make Ruby Raspberry Sauce, in blender, combine raspberries, sugar and liqueur and blend until smooth. Strain to remove seeds.

Before serving, let dessert thaw in refrigerator for 1 hour. Top with reserved whipped topping and ruby raspberry sauce. 

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