Easy Pistachio "Better Than Tom Cruise" Dessert Recipe

Name: Easy Pistachio "Better Than Tom Cruise" Dessert
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Crust; 1/2 cup butter, melted; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2 cups crushed graham crackers; Filling; 1 (8 ounce) package softened cream cheese; 1 cup powdered sugar; 1 (12 ounce) carton dessert topping (Cool Whip); 2 (3 3/4 ounce) packages instant pistachio pudding mix; 3 cups milk

Servings: persons

Crust
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups crushed graham crackers
Filling
1 (8 ounce) package softened cream cheese
1 cup powdered sugar
1 (12 ounce) carton dessert topping (Cool Whip)
2 (3 3/4 ounce) packages instant pistachio pudding mix
3 cups milk

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["Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 13""x9"" pan.", "Combine crust ingredients (if you like, you can add 1/2 cup chopped pistachio nuts to the crust).", "Press crust mixture into the greased pan and bake at 350 degrees for 7 minutes.", "Remove from oven, set aside, and let cool completely.", "In a bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until creamy.", "Fold in half of the dessert topping (Cool Whip) and carefully spread over the cooled crust.", "In another bowl, with an electric mixer beat together the pudding mix and milk at medium speed until thick (5-7 minutes).", "Pour slowly and carefully over cheese layer, using a spatula to spread without mixing with the cream cheese mixture.", "Spread the remaining Cool Whip on top and decorate as you wish with chopped pistachios, chocolate shavings, etc.", "Refrigerate for at least two hours or over night before serving.", "Makes 10 to 12 servings.", "You can also include a layer of crushed pineapple in the dessert."]

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Crust, 1/2 cup butter, melted, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and more.

Yes, Easy Pistachio "Better Than Tom Cruise" Dessert falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Easy Pistachio "Better Than Tom Cruise" Dessert

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