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Im new here and I was wondering if anybody has made this with any other pudding mixes...and also is the recipe calling for RITZ crackers? Im not much of a cooker so im not sure. If somebody could please help me Id be truely greatful. Thank you very much<\/p>","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"03\/19\/2012 14:09","GUID":"1a5f9f14d6a94f97b99ef9d61e5ea905","MemberId":6254839,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"hungrygirl2006","SubmittedDate":"03\/19\/2012 14:09"},{"Comment":"
This looks good and I hope to make it soon but I have a question. Does the phrase \"frozen fat-free whipped topping\" necessarily mean Cool Whip? I have friends who do not like Cool Whip so have been wondering if someone can suggest an alternative. Thanks in advance for your in-put.<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"01\/10\/2011 06:59","GUID":"def4b6e1997a4149900b388ff04d978e","MemberId":1579946,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"cee-jay","SubmittedDate":"01\/10\/2011 06:59"},{"Comment":"
This dessert is absolutely fabulous! It is easy to prepare and keeps well for long periods of time when frozen. I have subsituted pistachio mix with coconut cream, banana cream and vanilla. They are equally delicious. Everytime I have served this at family or church functions I am always asked for the recipe! You won't be disappointed!<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"02\/01\/2010 12:15","GUID":"edbdfb26dac546dd803401144cd80d47","MemberId":1928022,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"CountryMamma","SubmittedDate":"02\/01\/2010 12:15"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"11\/25\/2009 21:43","GUID":"3b59ec417b63416b819bf5c68d487d97","MemberId":2832899,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"jenlevie06","SubmittedDate":"11\/25\/2009 21:43"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"04\/05\/2009 20:10","GUID":"51582c50157c44209c2b592017358c0d","MemberId":3741999,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"katlaydee3","SubmittedDate":"04\/05\/2009 20:10"},{"Comment":"
I've been looking for this recipe for years<\/p>
my Mom used to make it for us. It is<\/p>
a great easy recipe, thanks!<\/p>","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"","GUID":"6517f5660f3a4a4fb3af9eccd2c5eae1","MemberId":1504701,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"junenoland","SubmittedDate":"02\/22\/2008 11:14"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":309177,"name":"Recipes","slug":"recipes","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":309112,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Browse Taste Recipes recipes by course, cooking style, cuisine, ingredient, holiday and more categories to find a new family-favorite recipe.","parent":0,"count":50966,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/"},{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":43336,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":312073,"name":"Ice Cream & Frozen Treats","slug":"ice-cream-frozen-treats","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":312008,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"When you need to cool down, our frozen dessert recipes will do the trick. Treat yourself to homemade ice cream, ice pops, icebox pie and more.","parent":310796,"count":977,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/ice-cream-frozen-treats\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Pistachio Cream Dessert"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n