MOON PIE

From Amber Vest

Crust:

1 1/4 cups flour
1 1/4 cups water
1/2 cup plus 2 TBSP. Butter
5 Eggs

Melt butter in a pan and add the water. Bring to a boil and remove from heat. Add flour all at once and mix just until the flour disappears. Add the eggs one at a time mixing into the flour and butter mixture and mix well. Spread into a non greased jelly roll pan. Bake at 400 degrees fro 30 minutes. Do not open the oven during baking! Do not prick the large bubbles that form! Cool before adding the topping.

Topping:

1- 8 oz package of cream cheese at room temperature
3 1/2 cups of milk
2 packages of instant vanilla pudding

Blend the cream cheese and milk together. (There will be small chunks in the milk.) Add the instant pudding and blend well. Pour or spoon over the crust. Let this cool for a few minutes in the fridge.

1 Large carton of cool whip

Frost the pudding layer with the cool whip. Garnish with chocolate syrup and nuts if desired.