Pistachio Dessert Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Servings: 18 Ingredients - 50 vanilla wafers - crushed - 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons pistachios or pecans or combination of both - chopped - 1/4 cup butter or margarine - melted - 1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese - 1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk - 1/4 cup lime juice - 1 small package instant pistachio pudding and pie mix - 1 can (8 oz.) crushed pineapple - undrained - 1/2 small container of whipped topping or 1 cup whipped cream    This easy-to-make pistachio-flavored recipe features a crust of cookie crumbs and chopped nuts topped with a	1

	href="http://www.recipetips.com/recipe-cards/t--2693/wiggle-worm-dirt-pudding.asp">creamy pudding-like layer filled with pineapple and chopped nuts. This tempting dessert recipe is perfect for your St. Patrick's Day celebration.   Directions Preheat the oven to 350° F. Combine the cookie crumbs, 3 tablespoons of the nuts, and the melted margarine. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9x13 pan or a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes; cool. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually beat in the condensed milk; then beat in the lime juice and the pudding mix until smooth. Stir in the pineapple and the remaining 1/2 cup of nuts. Fold in the whipped cream. Pour into the prepared pan (with the crust bottom). Chill 6 hours or overnight. Garnish with a dollop of whipped cream if desired.	2