Best Layered Watergate Dessert Recipes

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WATERGATE LUSH DESSERT



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This Watergate Lush Dessert is a unique combination of flavors! Pistachio, pecans and pineapple combine to make a fluffy, no-bake treat!

Provided by Hayley Parker, The Domestic Rebel

Categories     Dessert     No-Bake     No-Bake Treats

Time 6h10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (11 oz pkg) pecan shortbread cookies (such as Pecan Sandies) (coarsely crushed)
5 Tbsp butter (melted)
1 (3.4-3.9 oz) pkg instant pistachio pudding mix
1 cup milk
2/3 cup crushed pineapple (well drained)
1 (16 oz tub) Cool Whip (thawed and divided)
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Lightly grease an 8x8" square pan with cooking spray; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the coarse cookie crumbs and butter until moistened. Press evenly into the prepared pan and set aside.
  • Wipe out the bowl and add in the pistachio pudding mix and the milk. Whisk until thickened, about 2 minutes. Fold in the pineapple and 2 cups of the Cool Whip until combined and fluffy.
  • Spread the filling into the prepared pan in an even layer. Top with the remaining Cool Whip and the pecans.
  • Refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or overnight, until set. Cut into squares to serve.

WATERGATE CAKE



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The cake was a huge hit the very first time I made it! Wasn't sure I'd like it, but I was hooked immediately! Very light flavor if your looking to stay away from the super sweet desserts! -Stephanie Curvelo, New Bedford, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant pistachio pudding mix
1 cup club soda
1/2 cup canola oil
3 large eggs
3/4 cup pistachios
FROSTING:
2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant pistachio pudding mix
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup 2% milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, pudding mix, club soda, oil and eggs; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Stir in pistachios. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., For frosting, in a small bowl, combine pudding mix, whipping cream and milk; beat until soft peaks form. Spread over cake.

Nutrition Facts :

WATERGATE SALAD



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This chilly delight is an American classic.

Provided by Jennifer

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Dessert Salad Recipes

Time 2h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (3.4 ounce) package instant pistachio pudding mix
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, with juice
1 cup miniature marshmallows
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix together pudding mix, pineapple with juice, marshmallows, and nuts. Fold in whipped topping. Chill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.4 calories, Carbohydrate 24.6 g, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 179.6 mg, Sugar 17.9 g

WATERGATE CAKE IV



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This cake recipe uses pistachio pudding mix in both batter and frosting for delicious cake take on Watergate salad.

Provided by JBS BOX

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix
3 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage
2 (3 ounce) packages instant pistachio pudding mix
1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 cup cold milk

Steps:

  • Combine cake mix, eggs, oil, soda drink and 1 box pistachio pudding. Pour batter into a greased and floured 13 x 9 inch pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into cake comes out clean. Cool completely.
  • While cake is baking, mix 1 box pistachio pudding, whipped topping, and milk. Chill. Ice cooled cake with chilled frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Carbohydrate 35.3 g, Cholesterol 32.1 mg, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 366.3 mg, Sugar 26.4 g

WATERGATE DESSERT



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Make and share this Watergate Dessert recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Rodeocowgirl

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (11 ounce) can pineapple, crushed not drained
1 (3 ounce) box instant pistachio pudding mix
1 (8 ounce) package marshmallows, minuture
1/2 cup nuts
Dream Whip

Steps:

  • Mix pineapple with pudding mix.
  • add marshmallows, and nuts.
  • mix in dream whip.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.2, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 80.5, Carbohydrate 30.5, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 20.7, Protein 2.2

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