Description
A delicious and decadent dessert layered with pistachio-flavored filling, nuts, and a fluffy cream topping.
Ingredients
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- Cooking spray
- 2 cups salted butter, softened
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups finely chopped pecans or pistachios
- 5 cups powdered sugar, divided
- 4 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 (8 ounce) carton frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
- 10 cups milk
- 8 (3.4-ounce) packages pistachio instant pudding mix
- 2 cups chopped pistachios
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking pans with cooking spray.
- Combine softened butter and flour, mixing until dough forms.
- Roll dough and press into pans. Bake until golden.
- Prepare pistachio pudding mixture, then layer with whipped topping, cream cheese, and powdered sugar.
- Assemble the layers, topping with pistachios for extra flavor and texture.
- Chill for several hours to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- For a lighter version, try using low-fat cream cheese and whipped topping.
- Experiment with different nuts to suit personal preferences.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Pistachio Torte Recipe