Pistachio Pineapple Mallow Dessert

Ok –it’s time to talk about something SWEET!  Yes! It’s dessert time and it’s a more healthy dessert that tastes AMAZING!  Perfect for a spring or summer day and it turns out SO pretty!  My mom found this one from Kraft and shared it with me years ago.  This one is gluten free and high in vitamin C!  I promise – you will NOT feel guilty after eating this one!  See the nutritional info below and ENJOY!

1 pkg (4 serving size) Jell-O Pistachio Flavor Instant Pudding and Pie filling

1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
½ cup Walnut Pieces
3 ¼ cups of mini marshmallows, divided
2 tubs (8oz each) COOL WHIP Topping, thawed
3 maraschino cherries with stems

Stir the dry pudding mix, pineapple with juice, walnuts and 1 cup of the marshmallows in a large bowl until well blended.  Gently stir in 1 tub of the whipped topping.

Empty the remaining tub of whipped topping into separate medium bowl.  Add 2 cups of the marshmallows; mix lightly.

Spoon half of the pudding mixture into large serving bowl; cover with layer of half of the marshmallow mixture.  Repeat both layers.  Top with remaining 1-1/4 cups marshmallows and the cherries.  Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.  Store leftover dessert in the fridge.

Nutrition Info:

Per Serving

Calories 190, Total Fat 8g, cholesterol 0 mg, sodium, 110 mg, carbs 29 g, dietary fiber 1 g, sugars 21 g, protein 1 g, Vitamin C 6%DV