Description
Indulge in layers of chocolatey goodness with this delightful dessert. A pecan-infused crust provides the perfect base for a creamy cream cheese layer, rich chocolate pudding, and topped with a fluffy whipped topping. This no-bake treat is a true crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
For the Layers:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 container (8 ounces) whipped topping, divided
- 2 packages (3.9 ounces each) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 3 cups cold milk
For Garnish (optional):
- Chocolate shavings or extra chopped pecans
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine flour, butter, and pecans. Press into a baking dish and bake.
- Make the Cream Cheese Layer: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Fold in 1 cup of whipped topping and spread over the crust.
- Prepare the Chocolate Layer: Whisk together pudding mixes and milk until thickened. Spread over the cream cheese layer.
- Finish and Chill: Top with remaining whipped topping. Chill for at least 2 hours. Garnish before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute walnuts for pecans or omit nuts entirely.
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate pudding.
- This dessert tastes best after chilling overnight to allow layers to set completely.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake (partially baked crust)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
