This easy flaky dessert recipe is similar to German Blaetterteig or French Pastry but made with Cool Whip, instant pudding, and Soda Crackers.
Layer unsalted soda crackers, pudding, and Cool Whip. Top with fruit, canned or fresh, or pie filling. It sounds strange, but this dessert always brings rave reviews. Even when I admit it's just crackers, pudding, and Cool Whip, people go back for seconds - it's THAT GOOD!
It's quick and easy for kids to make, but you need to plan ahead. It takes several hours - preferably overnight - in the fridge for the crackers to transform into flaky pastry.
On a diet?
Try it as a diet version. Use low-fat Cool Whip and low-fat instant pudding. Just as good.
Easy Flaky Pastry Dessert
Ingredients
1 package Soda Crackers (unsalted tops)
1 package instant vanilla pudding mix
2 cups milk (to make pudding)
I carton Cool Whip (large - 1 liter)
1 can crushed pineapple, drained
Instructions
Line bottom of 9 X 13 inch baking dish with soda crackers.
Prepare pudding mix according to package instructions. Gently pour 1/2 over crackers and spread.
Gently spread 1/2 carton of Cool Whip over pudding
Cover Cool Whip layer with another layer of soda crackers.
Gently pour remaining pudding over crackers. Cover with remaining Cool Whip.
Cover with crushed, drained pineapple.
Cover with Saran Wrap and refrigerate at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
Hints:
Use low-fat Cool Whip and pudding if desired.
Use any mixture of berries or pie filling instead of pineapple.
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