Holiday Pistachio Dessert

Holiday Pistachio Dessert

YIELD: 15

Ingredients:

• 1-1/4 cups Bisquick® mix
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons cold butter
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar, divided
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped, divided
• 2-1/2 cups cold milk
• 2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant pistachio pudding mix
• Chocolate curls, optional

Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, combine the biscuit mix, walnuts and brown sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.
3. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and 1 cup confectioners' sugar until fluffy. Fold in half of the whipped cream; spread over crust. Stir remaining confectioners' sugar into remaining whipped cream; refrigerate until serving.
4. In another bowl, whisk milk and pudding mixes for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Spread over cream cheese layer. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
5. Garnish with sweetened whipped cream and, if desired, chocolate curls. Yield: 15 servings.

Source: http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/holiday-pistachio-dessert