Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 c. flour
  • 3/4 c. chopped nuts
  • 1 c. powdered sugar
  • 2 small pkg. coconut cream pudding
  • coconut (if desired)
  • 3/4 c. margarine
  • 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
  • 1 large carton Cool Whip
  • 1 can cherry pie filling

Method

  • Mix flour, margarine and nuts.
  • Press into a 9 x 12-inch pan. Bake at 350° until almost brown, about 20 minutes.
  • Cream the cheese; gradually add powdered sugar.
  • Fold in one cup Cool Whip. Spread on the cool crust.
  • Prepare pudding as directed on package; cool, stirring constantly.
  • Do not chill.
  • Carefully pour or spread over the cheese layer.
  • Spoon the pie filling over the pudding layer.
  • Spread the remaining Cool Whip over the cherry layer.
  • Top with coconut, if desired.
  • Refrigerate for several hours before serving.
  • Makes about 18 servings.