Chocolate Creme de Mint Torte

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 c. all-purpose unbleached white flour
  • 1-1/2 sticks (3/4 c.) butter
  • 8 oz. low fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1 c. TruWhip topping (a healthier alternative to Cool Whip)
  • 1 c. powdered sugar
  • 1/2 t. mint extract
  • 2 small pkgs. instant chocolate pudding
  • 3 c. cold milk
  • 1/2 t. mint extract
  • 8 oz. container of Cool Whip
  • few drops of green food coloring

Instructions

CRUST: Mix flour and butter and press into a 9x13" ungreased pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes; cool.

FILLING 1: Mix cream cheese, TruWhip, powdered sugar and mint extract with mixer; spread on cooled crust.

FILLING 2: Mix pudding and cold milk in a blender. Pour over Filling 1 and refrigerate until firm.

TOPPING: Mix by hand, the cool whip, extract and food coloring. Spread over pudding layer. Refrigerate to set before serving.