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Watergate Lush Dessert

This Watergate Lush Dessert is a unique combination of flavors! Pistachio, pecans and pineapple combine to make a fluffy, no-bake treat!
Prep Time6 hours 10 minutes
Total Time6 hours 10 minutes
Course: Dessert, No-Bake, No-Bake Treats
Cuisine: American, Dessert
Servings: 9
Author: Hayley Parker, The Domestic Rebel

Ingredients

  • 1 (11 oz pkg) pecan shortbread cookies (such as Pecan Sandies) coarsely crushed
  • 5 Tbsp butter melted
  • 1 (3.4-3.9 oz) pkg instant pistachio pudding mix
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2/3 cup crushed pineapple well drained
  • 1 (16 oz tub) Cool Whip thawed and divided
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  • Lightly grease an 8x8" square pan with cooking spray; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the coarse cookie crumbs and butter until moistened. Press evenly into the prepared pan and set aside.
  • Wipe out the bowl and add in the pistachio pudding mix and the milk. Whisk until thickened, about 2 minutes. Fold in the pineapple and 2 cups of the Cool Whip until combined and fluffy.
  • Spread the filling into the prepared pan in an even layer. Top with the remaining Cool Whip and the pecans.
  • Refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or overnight, until set. Cut into squares to serve.