Dessert / Main: Pistachio Torte

From Marlene Winter
Note: This is everyone’s favorite!

Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 stick margarine, softened
2 Tablespoons sugar
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
8 oz cream cheese
¾ cup powdered sugar
16 oz Cool Whip, divided
2 (3.4 oz) packages pistachio flavored instant pudding mix
2 ½ cups milk
Chopped nuts
Cherries

Directions
For the first layer: Mix 1 cup flour, 1 stick softened margarine, 2 Tablespoons sugar and 1 cup chopped nuts. Line the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch cake pan with the mixture.

For the second layer: Mix 8 oz cream cheese and ¾ cup powdered sugar. Add 8 oz Cool Whip. Mix well and pour over first layer.

For the third layer: Beat 2 packages instant pistachio pudding mix with 2 ½ cups milk. Pour over second layer.

For the fourth layer: Spread remaining Cool Whip (8 oz) over third layer. Top with chopped nuts and cherries. Refrigerate a couple hours. Keeps well in refrigerator several days.