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Strawberry Pistachio Towers

I once received a standing ovation for this impressive and unique dessert that features layers of tender pistachio wafers, luscious whipped cream and fresh berries. I'm certain you'll receive the same response. —Jeannette Sabo, Lexington Park, Maryland

12 ServingsPrep: 45 min. Bake: 10 min./batch + cooling

Ingredients

2 eggs
1/2 cup sugar
5 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup ground pistachios
FILLING:
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 vanilla bean, halved lengthwise
1/4 cup sugar
3-1/4 cups sliced fresh strawberries
Confectioners' sugar and chopped pistachios

Directions

In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, butter and vanilla until
smooth. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to egg mixture and mix
well. Fold in ground pistachios.
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 4 in. apart onto greased baking sheets.
Spread into 3-in. circles. Bake at 325° for 7-9 minutes or until
golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Split vanilla
bean and scrape seeds into bowl. Add sugar; beat until soft peaks
form.
On each of 12 serving plates, layer one wafer, a dollop of whipped

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Strawberry Pistachio Towers (continued)

Directions (continued)

cream and three strawberry slices. Repeat layers. Top with remaining
wafers; dust with confectioners' sugar. Arrange remaining
strawberries over tops. Garnish with chopped pistachios; serve
immediately. Yield: 12 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (calculated without confectioners' sugar and chopped pistachios) equals 242 calories, 18 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 82 mg cholesterol, 120 mg sodium, 19 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.