Lion House Pistachio Crunch

For St. Patrick's day here's a terrific GREEN dessert

Ingredients:

Crust

• ¾ c. butter
• ¼ c. brown sugar
• 1 ½ c. flour
• ¾ c. walnuts, chopped

Filling:

• 1 ½ c. powdered sugar
• 16 oz. cream cheese
• 12 oz. whipped topping

Topping:

• 2 small packages pistachio flavored instant pudding
• 3 ½ c. milk
  

Directions:
Crust:
Blend together until well mixed. Press into a 9X13-inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes (or until lightly browned.)

Filling:
Beat cream cheese to soften. Add powdered sugar and cream together until smooth. Fold the whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture. Spread this mixture over the cooled crust. Chill for 20-30 minutes.

Topping:
Whisk together milk and pudding mix, blending well to make sure the powder is dissolved. Allow to thicken slightly. Pour topping on cream cheese mixture. Chill until firm. Garnish with whipped topping and a cherry. Serves 12-14.

**Note: This recipe can be changed just by using a different flavor instant pudding.

550 calories in 1 serving (1/12), 37 g fat (15.3 saturated), 1 g fiber