Description
Rich chocolate delight recipe brings pure indulgence to dessert lovers seeking intense flavor and silky smoothness. Creamy layers melt seamlessly on your palate, delivering a luxurious chocolate experience that promises pure culinary bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups milk
- 2 3.9-ounce (110 grams) boxes of chocolate instant pudding
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, at room temperature
- 16 ounces (454 grams) Cool Whip (1 large tub)
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Sweet Topping:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the nutty foundation by combining flour, melted butter, and finely chopped pecans in a mixing bowl. Press the mixture uniformly into the baking dish, using the bottom of a glass to create a compact, even layer. Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes, then allow to cool completely to prevent the subsequent layer from melting.
- Create a luscious cream cheese layer by whipping cream cheese and powdered sugar until light and airy. Fold in half of the whipped topping, ensuring a smooth, homogeneous mixture. Carefully distribute the mixture over the cooled crust, using a gentle spreading technique to maintain the crust’s integrity.
- Prepare the pudding layer by whisking pudding mix and milk until achieving a thick, velvety consistency. Carefully pour the pudding over the cream cheese layer, using a spatula to distribute evenly and eliminate any potential lumps or air pockets.
- Complete the dessert by spreading the remaining whipped topping across the pudding layer with delicate, sweeping motions. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours to allow the layers to set and flavors to meld, creating a perfectly chilled, decadent treat.
Notes
- Customize the crust by swapping pecans with almonds or graham cracker crumbs for different flavor profiles and dietary needs.
- Use low-fat cream cheese and sugar-free pudding mix to create a lighter, more health-conscious version of the dessert.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for smoother mixing and better ingredient integration.
- Refrigerate the dessert overnight for enhanced flavor development and firmer texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg