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Frozen Pistachio Dessert with Raspberry Sauce Recipe

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Raspberry sauce brings bright flavor and a touch of holiday color to this cool and creamy treat, while pistachios add a lick of saltiness. It'll melt any resistance to dessert! Suzette Jury - Keene, California

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Frozen Pistachio Dessert with Raspberry Sauce Recipe

Prep: 35 min. + freezing

Yield: 12 Servings

25 10 35

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups crushed vanilla wafers (about 45 wafers)
1/4 cup finely chopped pistachios
1/4 cup reduced-fat butter, melted
1-1/4 cups fat-free milk
1 package (1 ounce) sugar-free instant pistachio pudding mix
6 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen fat-free whipped topping, thawed, divided
1 package (12 ounces) frozen unsweetened raspberries, thawed
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons orange liqueur or orange juice
2 tablespoons chopped pistachios

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the wafers, finely chopped pistachios and butter. Press onto the bottom of a 9-in. springform pan coated with cooking spray. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in the pudding.
Set aside 3/4 cup whipped topping for garnish; fold remaining whipped topping into cream cheese mixture. Pour filling over crust. Freeze for 5 hours or overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining whipped topping.
For sauce, place the raspberries, sugar and liqueur in a food processor. Cover and process for 1-2 minutes or until smooth. Strain and discard seeds and pulp. Refrigerate until serving.
Remove dessert from the freezer 15 minutes before serving. Remove sides of pan. Garnish with chopped pistachios and remaining whipped topping. Serve with sauce. Yield: 12 servings.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested with Land O'Lakes light stick butter.

Nutritional Facts 1 slice with 4 teaspoons sauce equals 214 calories, 9 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 18 mg cholesterol, 268 mg sodium, 28 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 4 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 fat.

Originally published as Frozen Pistachio Dessert with Raspberry Sauce in Healthy Cooking December/January 2009, p42

Purchasing Pistachios

When buying unshelled pistachios, look for ones with the shell partially open so it's easier to retrieve the nut. Also, a closed shell indicates an immature nut.

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Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2010 by grammygolf

My family loved this recipe including one that doesn't like desserts and it was very easy to make - I will definitely make again

Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2010 by ak47gramma

I will make this again and agian, very good. Tks

Reviewed on Mar. 13, 2010 by petal2951

9 grams of fat for a dessert is not too much for the average, healthy, person - if it fits into a healthful lifestyle. Fat free whipped cream can not and does not contain hydrogenated fat- it wouldn't be fat free if it contained hydrogenated fat. Pistachios are a very healthy source of fat, and have been proven to have a cholesterol-lowering effect. It is a dessert, and it is delicious. I'm a registered and licensed dietitian in the state of PA, and I give it one and a half thumbs up. If only all of my clients would eat more foods like this and less regular cheesecake, etc. Moderation, balance, and variety - it can't be said enough.

Reviewed on Mar. 13, 2010 by vjkellner

Healthy or not, we're all going to die of 'something' someday! We've all just got to limit our selves sometimes. I love the response of how many pieces the one person ate! You go girl! I'm with you! This recipe sounds great, and I'm sure it'll become a family favorite! I'll make it for a family reunion the end of the month again! :)

Reviewed on Mar. 12, 2010 by lilgrannymac

for those that are sooo upset at the fat content and unhealthy food DONT EAT IT. it is that simple. once or twice a year dessert will not kill ya. dont be so negative. it is a good dessert for the holidays, my family loves it. in fact it is a must for thanksgiving at my house. its my hubby and sons fav. for the holiday!!!!

Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2010 by zrada

i use vanilla pudding and put orange coloring in and made it like yours it was out of the world as i!m IRISH MY GRANDMOTHER IS IRISH so i ware orange shirts and have with orange color in potatoes,corn hamroast orange saladai!m proud of my orange color my husband he ware white shirts thanks for your happy pat day

Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2010 by merry123

We really enjoyed this dessert. I used low fat graham crackers and only 3 Tbsp butter. Since I don't have a spring form pan I used a pie plate. We ate it without the raspberry and whip topping on top. After removing a piece from the pie plate I put the crumbs that stayed behind in the pie plate on top for extra crunch. Next time I am going to use half low fat graham crackers and half fiber one original cereal.

Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2010 by doedeer

This recipe sounds GREAT!! I love frozen desserts. I will make for Easter

Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2010 by chimp74

In honor of those that keep of us informed about unhealthy recipes, I ate 2 pieces last night. In memory of those that have passed on before us due to unhealthy eating habits, I ate 1 piece today. OINK!

Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2010 by Colly

To all who respond negatively to this wonderful, once a year dessert at your table...YOU ARE JUST UNHAPPY PEOPLE.

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