Description
Chocolate pecan delight brings rich Southern comfort to dessert tables with luxurious layers of chocolate and nutty pecans. Silky ganache and buttery crust create an irresistible indulgence that welcomes sweet-seeking guests to savor each memorable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups milk
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese
- 3.4 ounces (96 grams) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 3.9 ounces (110 grams) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 3 cups Cool Whip (thawed and divided)
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup butter (softened)
- 1 cup pecans (finely chopped)
Sweet and Garnish Ingredients:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons pecans (chopped, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch (23×33 centimeters) baking dish by lightly coating it with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
- Combine flour, softened butter, brown sugar, and finely chopped pecans in a small mixing bowl. Use your fingertips to blend the ingredients until a crumbly texture forms.
- Press the crumb mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, creating a compact base layer.
- Bake the crust for approximately 15 minutes until it turns a light golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely at room temperature.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together chocolate pudding mix, vanilla pudding mix, and milk until the mixture becomes smooth and well incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar until creamy, then gently fold in one cup of thawed whipped topping until fully blended.
- Once the crust has cooled, carefully spread the cream cheese mixture in an even layer across the entire surface.
- Gently pour the prepared pudding mixture over the cream cheese layer, ensuring complete and uniform coverage.
- Top the dessert with the remaining whipped topping, spreading it smoothly across the surface.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans generously over the top layer for added texture and flavor.
- Cover the dessert securely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least two hours to allow it to set and chill thoroughly.
- When ready to serve, slice into squares and enjoy. Store any remaining portions in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Notes
- Chilling gives this dessert its magical texture, transforming layers into a dreamy, creamy experience.
- Storing leftovers becomes simple with an airtight container in the refrigerator, keeping every slice perfectly fresh.
- Spreading cool whip and pecans creates a gorgeous final touch that adds crunch and visual appeal to the dessert.
- Layering pudding mixtures over the golden pecan crust builds delightful flavor complexity with each smooth bite.
- Preparing the buttery pecan base sets a delicious foundation that elevates the entire dessert’s rich taste profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 427 kcal
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 202mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 48mg