Nutty Torte is a delicious layered dessert. The nut based crust, cream cheese layer, pudding layer and cool whip topping come together to create the perfect dessert.
Prep Time30 minutesmins
Cook Time30 minutesmins
Cooling Time30 minutesmins
Total Time1 hourhr
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 15people
Calories: 287kcal
Author: Over The Big Moon
Ingredients
1cupFlour
8tbspButterSalted
2tbspSugar
⅔cupWalnutsFinely Chopped
8ozCream CheeseSoftened
13ozCool Whip
2boxes any flavor Instant PuddingI use 1 small chocolate and 1 large vanilla
1 ½cupPowdered Sugar
2 ¾cupMilk
Instructions
1st Layer: Mix together: 1 cup flour, 1 stick butter, 2 tablespoons sugar and ⅓ cup finely chopped walnuts. Press into a greased 9x13 pan; Bake 8 to 10 minutes at 375 degrees. Cool fully. If you need to speed up the cooling process, feel free to put it in the fridge.
2nd Layer: Mix well and spread over 1st layer; 8 oz cream cheese (softened), 1 ½ cups powered sugar and ½ container of Cool Whip.
3rd Layer: Mix the 2 boxes of instant pudding with 2 ¾ cups of milk. Mix with a whisk until thickened and immediately pour over the 2nd layer. Do not refrigerate the pudding in the fridge until solid prior to pouring over the 2nd layer.
4th Layer: Top with remaining Cool Whip and sprinkle the remaining ⅓ cup finely chopped walnuts on the top! Refrigerate until ready to serve!