The Gift Box

1. 1

   Lightly grease a plastic wrap-lined 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2-inch loaf pan.

2. 2

   Sprinkle 2/3 cup cookie crumbs on bottom and sides of pan; set aside.

3. 3

   Beat pudding and light cream or half-and-half with mixer at low speed for 1 minute.

4. 4

   Pour into prepared pan; sprinkle with 1/4 cup cookie crumbs.

5. 5

   Refrigerate 3 hours or until firm.

6. 6

   Invert loaf onto serving plate; remove pan and plastic wrap (use any remaining cookie crumbs to fill in surface spaces).

7. 7

   Pipe or spread whipped topping over loaf to form a ribbon; decorate with silver dragees if desired.

8. 8

   Cut into slices to serve.

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