If you love layered desserts or any kind of icebox cakes, then this will surely be one of your favorite recipes. In fact, anyone who has a sweet tooth will love to add this pistachio salad to their family recipes.
You will only need a handful of simple ingredients and it is so fast to prepare. The hardest thing will be waiting the two hours for it to chill.
For pistachio drop cookies, all you need to add to this recipe is ground pistachios and flour. Alternatively, you could easily make this into a no-bake cheesecake by adding another brick of cream cheese. Our pistachio dessert is very similar to this classic ambrosia salad without the fruit.
Another way to enjoy pistachios is with our tangy and chocolatey cranberry pistachio oatmeal cookies.
COURSE:DESSERT
PREP TIME :20 MINS
TOTAL TIME 7 :HRS 20
MINS SERVINGS :24
SERVINGS:Cook Mode
Christmas Lush is a layered dessert made with a nutty crust and layers of whipped cream and jello to create a colorful and festive holiday dessert. Slice and serve up this layered dessert lasagna this holiday season.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ¼ cup nuts pecans or walnuts or , chopped finely
- ½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
FIRST LAYER
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 small box 3 oz lime gelatin
- 1 8oz package cream cheese, softened
- 1 8oz container whipped topping, thawed
- Green food coloring optional
SECOND LAYER
- 1 8oz package cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 8 oz container whipped topping, thawed
TOP LAYER
- 2 cups boiling water
- 2 small boxes 3 oz each strawberry gelatin
- 4 cups sliced fresh strawberries
ADDITIONAL TOPPINGS
- Additional whipped topping
- Sprinkles or candy
INSTRUCTIONS:
CRUST
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
Spray 13×9 baking dish with cooking spray
Add crust ingredients to large bowl and combine well
Press into 13×9 baking dish
Bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown
Cool completely
FIRST LAYER
In a large bowl, add lime gelatin and add boiling water
Stir for 2 minutes or until completely dissolved
Place in refrigerator until partially set, about 1 hour
In another large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth
Add cooled gelatin and slowly beat until well combined and smooth
Fold in whipped topping
Add food coloring for a brighter green layer, if you like
Spread over crust and place in refrigerator until set about 30-40 minutes
SECOND LAYER
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth
Fold in whipped topping
Spread evenly over lime layer
Place in refrigerator until set about 30-40 minutes
TOP LAYER
In a large bowl, add strawberry gelatin and boiling water
Stir for 2 minutes or until completely dissolved
Stir in strawberries
Place in refrigerator until partially set, about 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. You want the jello to easily spoon, but you don’t want it thin or it will go through the other layers.
Gently spoon mixture over cream cheese layer
Place in refrigerator until firm about 2-4 hours
Garnish if desired with whipped topping, sprinkles or candy
Store leftovers in refrigerator