Re: Christmas Desserts
Amaretto Wreath Pie
1 1/2 c vanilla wafer cookie crumbs
1 tb amaretto
1/4 c butter melted
2 pk pistachio instant pudding
3 c half & half
1/3 c amaretto
20 oz crushed pineapple, drained
1 c heavy cream
2 tb confectioners sugar
1 t vanilla
crushed almonds or pistachio
In a bowl, mix cookie crumbs, amaretto and butter. Press mixture firmly into an ungreased 9" pie plate.
In a bowl, combine pudding mix and 1/2 & 1/2 until smooth. Gradually beat in Amaretto. Fold in pineapple. Turn mixture into pie plate. Chill until thick.
When ready to serve, whip cream with sugar and vanilla until thick. Spoon cream around out side edge of pie. Sprinkle with crushed nuts.
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