Description
Creamy butterscotch layers meld into a heavenly dessert that whispers pure indulgence. Silky pudding, graham cracker crust, and whipped cream create a luxurious experience you’ll savor with each delightful spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2.5 cups milk
- 1.5 cups graham crackers (crushed)
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese (softened)
- 2 packages butterscotch instant pudding mix
- 3 cups heavy cream (total)
Binding and Sweetening Ingredients:
- 0.5 cup (113 grams) butter (melted, which is 1 stick)
- 0.5 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
Garnish and Optional Toppings:
- Butterscotch ice cream topping
- Shaved chocolate bar
Instructions
- Craft a buttery foundation by combining graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch (23×33 centimeters) baking dish, creating an even, compact layer.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the graham cracker crust for 15 minutes until golden and fragrant. Remove and allow to cool completely at room temperature.
- Using an electric hand mixer, whip cream cheese and sugar until smooth and light. Gradually incorporate of heavy cream, continuing to beat until stiff, voluminous peaks form.
- Gently spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled crust, ensuring a consistent layer that reaches all edges of the baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, whisk milk and instant pudding mix together until completely smooth. If the mixture appears too thick, carefully add small amounts of additional milk to achieve a spreadable consistency.
- Distribute the pudding layer carefully over the cream cheese layer, using a spatula to create an even surface.
- Whip remaining heavy cream with powdered sugar using an electric mixer until soft, billowy peaks develop.
- Spread the whipped cream as the final layer, covering the pudding completely and creating a smooth top.
- Refrigerate the dessert for a minimum of 4 hours, allowing layers to set and flavors to meld together.
- Before serving, drizzle butterscotch ice cream topping generously across the surface and garnish with delicate chocolate shavings.
Notes
- Baking this dessert feels like wrapping yourself in a warm, sweet comfort blanket that hugs your taste buds with rich butterscotch memories.
- Graham cracker crust provides a sturdy, crunchy foundation that perfectly complements the silky smooth layers above.
- Cream cheese layer brings a luxurious tangy richness that balances the sweetness of the pudding and whipped cream.
- Butterscotch drizzle transforms this dessert from delicious to absolutely irresistible, adding a golden caramel-like magic touch.
- Chilling allows all the flavors to meld together, creating a harmonious symphony of textures and tastes that will have everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 482 kcal
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 265mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 92mg