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Oma's Easy Flaky Dessert (Soda Cracker Dessert)

My easy flaky dessert recipe is similar to the German Blätterteig or a French Puff Pastry. But, it's so much simpler to make. AND, it tastes so-o-o good! A few simple substitutions will turn this into a Black Forest Dessert.

This simple dessert is just layers of unsalted soda crackers (saltines), pudding, and Cool Whip. It sounds strange, but this quick, easy dessert recipe always brings rave reviews.

Servings:

Makes about 12 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 package Soda Crackers/Saltines (unsalted tops)
  
• 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix (4-ounce box)
  
• 2 cups milk (to make pudding)
  
• I large tub Cool Whip (1 liter, or 12 ounces, or 4 cups)
  
• 1 can crushed pineapple, well-drained

Instructions:

1. Line bottom of 9x13-inch baking dish with soda crackers.
   
2. Prepare pudding mix according to package instructions. Gently pour ½ over crackers and spread.
   
3. Gently spread ½ container of Cool Whip over pudding.
   
4. Cover Cool Whip layer with another layer of soda crackers.
   
5. Gently pour remaining pudding over crackers. Cover with remaining Cool Whip.
   
6. Cover with crushed, drained pineapple.
   
7. Cover with Saran Wrap and refrigerate at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.

Notes/Hints:

• Use low-fat Cool Whip and pudding if desired.
  
• Yes, you can use homemade whipped cream frosting instead of Cool Whip. Whip up 2 cups of heavy cream with 2 packages of Dr. Oetker's Whip It (to stabilize it), adding sugar to taste.
• Use any mixture of berries or even pie filling.
• Make some simple substitutions and create a delicious Black Forest dessert. So good!
• If using frozen berries, thaw and drain before placing on top.

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09.30.2024 revision update