STRIPED DELIGHT

STRIPED DELIGHT

for crust:
1 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup melted butter or margarine

for filling:
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese softened
1/4 cup sugar
2 TBSP milk
1 (8oz) container cool whip, thawed
2 packages (4 serving size each) chocolate instant pudding
3 1/2 cups cold milk

1. Combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar and melted butter. Press firmly into bottom of 13x9" pan.
2. Beat cream cheese with 1/4 cup sugar and 2 TBSP milk until smooth. Fold in half of the whipped topping. Spread over crust.
3. Using 3 1/2 cup cold milk, prepare pudding as directed on package. Pour over cream cheese layer. Chill several hours or overnight.
4. Spread remaining whipped topping over pudding. Garnish with grated chocolate or chopped nuts if desired.