Bottom Crust:
1/4 lb margarine (1 block)
1 1/2 cup all purpose flour
2 tsp. cold water
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (if desired)
Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes (hairline cracks will form)
Mix:
1 pkg (250grams) cream cheese
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup cool whip
1 cup icing sugar
Cream cheese, add remaining ingredients, and beat together. Spread carefully over crust.
Mix together 2 pkg instant chocolate pudding. Let set for 5 min. Pour over cheese mixture.
Add Cool Whip to cover. Sprinkle with chocolate chips (if desired).
Jennifer S recommends crushed candy cane at Christmas for the topping.
–Recipe by May Luther
–Submitted by Jean S.