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Vintage ad reading 'Now, pudding is napoleons.' featuring glazed pastry napoleons and a Jell-O pudding box.

Jell-O Pudding Deluxe Torte

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Author Jell-O

Ingredients

  • 1 package (4 oz.) Jell-O Chocolate Fudge Pudding and Pie Filling
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 egg yolk slightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 package pie crust mix for 2-crust pie
  • 2 cups prepared Dream Whip Whipped Topping
  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds
  • Confectioners' sugar

Directions

  • Combine pudding mix and 1/4 cup sugar. Stir in milk and egg yolk. Stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a full boil. Remove from heat; add vanilla. Cover surface with wax paper. Chill.
  • Add 1/4 cup sugar and the cinnamon to pie crust mix. Prepare as directed on package. Divide into 4 parts; roll each part to fit bottom os an inverted 8-inch round layer pan. Prick with fork. Bake on layer pans at 425 degrees F. for 6-8 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool 5 minutes; then loosen edges of pastry from pans with a knife. Lift off carefully and cool on racks.
  • Beat chilled pidding until smooth. Blend in prepared whipped topping. Spread 3/4 cup between each pastry layer, remainder on top. Stud top with almonds. Chill 3 hours. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Makes 12 servings.