Pistachio Kiwi Dessert

Ingredients

Crust

• 1/2 cup butter, very soft
• 1 cup flour
• 1/2 cup chopped pistachios or pecans

Filling layers

• 2 (3 ounce) packages instant pistachio pudding mix
• 3 cups milk
• 8 kiwi fruits, peeled and sliced
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 3 cups whipped topping, divided

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350ºF.

2. 2

   Combine crust ingredients and press firmly into the bottom of a 9 x 13" baking pan.

3. 3

   Bake for 15 minutes. Cool completely.

4. 4

   Combine pudding mix with milk, stirring till smooth. Set aside.

5. 5

   Spread kiwi slices evenly over crust.

6. 6

   Whip cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in 1 cup whipped topping. Spread over kiwi layer.

7. 7

   Spoon pudding evenly over cream cheese layer.

8. 8

   Add another layer of whipped topping (piping is easiest)

9. 9

   Chill until set. Cut into pieces & garnish with more kiwi slices.