Robert Redford Dessert

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

A delightful layered dessert featuring a buttery nut crust topped with a creamy mixture of cream cheese, Cool Whip, and confectioners sugar. This easy-to-make treat offers a rich, sweet flavor with a satisfying crunch, perfect for gatherings or special occasions that call for a luscious, no-bake dessert.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 3/4 cup butter or margarine
  • 1/2 cup nuts, finely chopped
  • 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup confectioners sugar
  • 1 (9 oz.) container Cool Whip
  • 3 c. milk

Instructions

  1. In a medium pan, mix flour and butter with a pastry blender until crumbly.
  2. Stir in finely chopped nuts and press the mixture into the bottom of a 13 x 9-inch pan.
  3. Bake for 20 minutes at 325°F or until lightly browned. Remove from oven and let cool.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
  5. Gradually add confectioners sugar and mix well.
  6. Fold in Cool Whip until combined.
  7. Spread the cream mixture over the cooled crust and refrigerate until set.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

742 kcal 37% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.6g 17% DV
Total Fat 43.2g 55% DV
Carbs 81.3g 30% DV
Fiber 0.9g 3% DV
Sugar 36.9g 74% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 260.8mg 11% DV
Potassium 338.8mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 100.5mg 34% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 134.8mcg 15% DV
Vitamin C 4.1mg 5% DV
Vitamin D 0.8mcg 4% DV
Calcium 161mg 12% DV
Iron 3.4mg 19% DV
Contains Milk Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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