Pistachio Bavarian

Directions

1. 1
   Place 1/2 cup milk in small saucepan.
2. 2
   Sprinkle gelatin over milk.
3. 3
   Let stand for 5 minutes.
4. 4
   Cook milk over low heat, stirring occasionally until gelatin is dissolved.
5. 5
   Pour into a large mixing bowl.
6. 6
   Add remaining 1 1/2 cups milk and instant pudding.
7. 7
   Beat with a wire whisk or rotary beater for 2 minutes or until mixture begins to thicken.
8. 8
   Gently fold in thawed whipped topping until blended.
9. 9
   Pour into a 5 cup mold.
10. 10
    Chill for 3 hours or until firm.
11. 11
    At serving time, unmold pistachio mixture on serving plate. Spoon a small amount of strawberry mixture on top of mold. Garnish mold with chopped pistachios, if desired.
12. 12
    Makes 6 to 8 servings.