Pistachio Lush – Recipe

This Pistachio Lush is the perfect easy dessert to make alongside a more complicated supper recipe since nothing is urgent and other than a quick bake of the crust, every other layer is simply mix and layer.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup flour
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup pecans plus extra for garnish
• 2 1/2 cups whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 package Pistachio pudding mix
• 8oz cream cheese
• 1 1/2 cups milk

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350F
2. Combine the flour, butter and 1/2 cup pecans in a food processor and blitz until a ball of dough forms.
3. Line a casserole dish with parchment paper and press the crust overtop into a flat layer.
4. Bake 8-10 minutes until just lightly golden.
5. Cool completely before adding on the lush layers.
6. Combine the cream cheese, powdered sugar and 1 cup of whipped topping until smooth.
7. Spread the cream cheese layer over the crust and place in the fridge as you prepare the pistachio filling.
8. Combine the pistachio pudding mix and milk, and mix for 2 minutes until nice and thick.
9. Pour over the cream cheese layer and spread evenly with an offset spatula.
10. Top with the remaining whipped topping and garnish as desired.
11. Chill until ready to serve.