5 Layer Dessert Recipe

Ingredients for 5 Layer Dessert

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) softened margarine
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• Walnuts
• Powdered Sugar
• 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
• Instant Vanilla Pudding
• Pineapple
• 2 cups whipped topping (Cool Whip), divided

How to Make 5 Layer Dessert

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. **Layer 1 (Crust):** In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup (1 stick) softened margarine, 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, and 1/2 cup chopped walnuts. Press firmly into the bottom of a greased 9x13 inch baking pan.
3. Bake for 15 minutes, or until lightly golden.
4. **Layer 2 (Cream Cheese):** In a large bowl, beat together 8 ounces cream cheese (softened), 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
5. Gently fold in 1 cup whipped topping (Cool Whip).
6. Spread evenly over the baked crust.
7. **Layer 3 (Pudding):** Prepare 1 (3.4 ounce) instant vanilla pudding mix according to package directions.
8. Pour the prepared pudding over the cream cheese layer.
9. **Layer 4 (Pineapple):** Spread 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple (drained) evenly over the pudding layer.
10. **Layer 5 (Cool Whip):** Spread the remaining 16 ounces of whipped topping (Cool Whip) over the pineapple.
11. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow flavors to meld and the dessert to set completely before serving.