Lush

This is a dessert my mom used to make for special occasions like Thanksgiving and Christmas. I've seen a couple of people make it here under other names. It's a very rich dessert, but very yummy! This is what you need:

Crust layer:
1 c crushed nuts (walnuts or pecans)
1 c flour
1 stick softened margarine

Next layer:
1 cup powdered sugar
1 pkg cream cheese, softened
1 cup whipped cream topping

Next layer:
2 regular size pkgs pudding (I use chocolate, lemon [I add a tbls of lemon juice], or butterscotch)
3 c milk

Top layer:
remainder of whipped topping
sprinkling of nuts, chocolate, whateve you want, or nothing at all

How to make:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. I usually use a 9x13 pan and double the crust ingredients but a normal recipe calls for a smaller deeper pan. Using your hands or a mixer, mix the flour, margarine, and nuts together and press into the bottom of the pan. Bake till the edges are golden brown. COOL COMPLETELY!!! I can't express this part enough!

Next layer, blend your whipped topping, powdered sugar, and softened cream cheese till smooth, then spread over your COOLED crust.

Next layer, blend your 2 packages of pudding mix and milk till smooth and pour over your cream cheese layer. Refrigerate till firm.

Spread the remainder of your whipped topping over firm pudding layer. Top with whatever you want.