Grandmas 4 Layer Dessert Food

FOUR LAYER DESSERT

Steps:

• Blend together 1st layer ingredients and press into an ungreased 9x13 baking dish. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes.
• Cream together 2nd mixture and spread onto cooled crust.
• Mix together 3rd layer ingredients and spread on next.
• Top with Cool Whip and sprinkle with chopped pecans.
• Variations:
• Coconut Layer dessert: use 2 instant coconut cream pudding mixes as filling layer. Top with whipped cream and ½ cup flaked coconut, toasted.
• Cherry Layer dessert: use 2 cans cherry pie filling as a layer. Top as usual.

GRANDMA IRVINE'S FOUR LAYER TORTE

Steps:

• 1. Layer 1: Mix together flour, margarine, and 1/2 cup chopped nuts. Press into a 9x13" pan. Bake at 375 degrees for about 15 minutes. Let cool.
• 2. Layer 2: Whip cream cheese and powdered sugar together. Fold in 1 carton of Cool Whip. Spread over cooled crust and refridgerate.
• 3. Layer 3: Mix pudding as directed on package. Let cool and pour over layer 2.
• 4. Layer 4: Spread Cool Whip over layer 3. May sprinkle with additional chopped nuts. Chill until firm.

GRETCHEN'S 4 LAYER CHOCOLATE DESSERT

Steps:

• Layer 1: soften margarine. Mix with flour, add pecans. Put into 9 x 13 baking pan and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Remove and cool completely.
• Layer 2: Mix powdered sugar with cream cheese, add 1 cup of cool whip, and spread on crust.
• Layer 3: Mix instant pudding with milk. Follow pkg directions and spread over layers.
• Layer 4: Top the 3 layers with remaining Cool Whip. Garnish with shaved chocolate bar and top with cherries and chopped nuts.

GRANDMA'S 4 LAYER DESSERT

Steps:

• 1. Combine flour and walnuts in a bowl. Cut in the butter until mixture is the consistency of fine crumbs. Press into a 13 x 9 inch baking pan. Bake crust at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool.
• 2. Combine sugar, cream cheese, and half of the carton of whipped topping in a bowl, beating until smooth. Spread over crust.
• 3. In 2 separate bowls, combine each pudding mix with 1.5 cups of milk and mix until the pudding is at a soft serve consistency. Spread chocolate pudding over cream cheese mixture, then vanilla pudding over chocolate pudding layer.
• 4. Spread remaining whipped topping over vanilla pudding layer and chill until ready to serve. May be garnished with chocolate curls, chopped nuts, or both.