A classic layered dessert with a pecan shortbread crust, a sweet cream cheese filling, a rich chocolate pudding middle, and a light whipped topping.

Author

Linda Carruth


Recipe

MeasurementsIngredients
For the Crust:
1 cupFlour
1 stickOleo (Margarine)
1 cupPecans
For the First Layer:
8 ouncesCream Cheese
1 cupCool Whip
1 cupPowdered Sugar
1 teaspoonVanilla
For the Second Layer:
1 large packageJello Instant Chocolate Pudding
2 cupsMilk
1 teaspoonVanilla
For the Third Layer:
2 cupsCool Whip

Instructions

  1. Crust: Mix the flour, oleo, and pecans until crumbly. Pat the mixture into an 8x11 inch dish. Bake at 325°F for 30 minutes. Let the crust cool completely.
  2. First Layer: Beat together the cream cheese, 1 cup of Cool Whip, powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla. Spread this mixture evenly over the cooled crust.
  3. Second Layer: In a separate bowl, beat the instant chocolate pudding mix, 2 cups of milk, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla together slowly until the mixture thickens. Pour this over the first (cream cheese) layer.
  4. Third Layer: Top the pudding layer with 2 cups of Cool Whip.
  5. Place the dessert in the refrigerator and let it set, preferably overnight.