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Pistachio Cherry Squares

By: Kathy Zielicke 
"This dessert's Christmas colors really add to the festivity of a buffet table, but it's the creamy, cool taste that keeps people coming back for more. Kids will enjoy helping when you make this no-bake treat."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (2)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 32 squares)
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • CREAM CHEESE LAYER:
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 (8 ounce) carton frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • PUDDING LAYER:
  • 2 1/2 cups cold milk
  • 2 (3.4 ounce) packages instant pistachio pudding mix
  • TOPPING:
  • 1 (8 ounce) carton frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 2 (21 ounce) cans cherry pie filling

Directions

  1. Combine the cracker crumbs, butter and sugar; press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. dish. Refrigerate. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar; fold in whipped topping. Spread over crust. In a mixing bowl, beat milk and pudding mixes on low speed for 2 minutes. Spread over cream cheese layer; chill until firm, about 1 hour.
  2. Spread whipped topping over pudding layer. Top with pie filling. Refrigerate overnight. Cut into squares.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 5, 2011 by happywifeface   view full review
It's easy, yummy and presents well. I think the flavors of cherry and pistachio (two of my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2009 by CallieAnne   view full review
It was good, but tasted kind of dry to me.

 

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