Pistachio Pineapple Mallow Dessert

Makes: 16 servings, about 1/2 cup each

1 package (4-serving size) JELL-O Pistachio Flavor Instant Pudding & Pie Filling
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
1/2 cup PLANTERS Walnut Pieces
3 1/4 cups JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows, divided
2 tubs (8 ounces each) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed
3 maraschino cherries with stems

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

EMPTY 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 refrigerator.

Size-Wise
Save room for this special occasion dessert by planning ahead. For example, watch portions and choose lower-fat foods beforehand.

Variation
Increase cherries to 16 cherries. Prepare as directed, layering pudding and marshmallow mixtures in 16 individual dessert dishes. Garnish each with a cherry.

Nutritional Information: Calories 190 Total fat 8 g Saturated fat 6 g Cholesterol 0 mg Sodium 110 mg Carbohydrate 29 g Dietary fiber 1 g Sugars 21 g Protein 1 g

Vitamin A 0 %DV Vitamin C 6 %DV Calcium 0 %DV Iron 0 %DV

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of Kraft Foods, inc. - used with permission