Chocolate Delight - Master Cookbook Recipe # 369

Name: Chocolate Delight - Master Cookbook Recipe # 369
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 12-15
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup chopped pecans; 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, room temperature; 8 oz. cream cheese, room temperature; 1 cup powdered sugar; 1 cup whipped topping (from a 16 oz. tub); 1 pkg (3.56 oz.) Hershey's Chocolate instant pudding; 1 pkg (4.2 oz.) Oreo instant pudding; 4 cups milk (divided); Remaining whipped topping (from the 16 oz. tub); Garnish: Chopped pecans

This layered Chocolate Delight from Collard Valley Cooks is a cool, creamy classic that is always a hit at potlucks and family gatherings. With a crunchy pecan crust, a silky cream cheese layer, and double-chocolate puddings, it’s a dessert that truly lives up to its name!

This is recipe #369 in Tammy’s Master Cookbook.

Prep time: 20 minCook time: 20 minTotal time: 40 min

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Ingredients

Bottom Crust:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped pecans
1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, room temperature
2nd Layer (Creamy Base):
8 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup whipped topping (from a 16 oz. tub)
Pudding Layer:
1 pkg (3.56 oz.) Hershey's Chocolate instant pudding
1 pkg (4.2 oz.) Oreo instant pudding
4 cups milk (divided)
Top Layer:
Remaining whipped topping (from the 16 oz. tub)
Garnish: Chopped pecans

Instructions

Bake the Crust: Mix the flour, chopped pecans, and room-temperature butter together until a crumbly dough forms. Press it into a 2.75 qt. baking dish. Bake at 450°F for 15 to 20 minutes until the edges are golden brown. Let the crust cool completely.
Cream Cheese Layer: In a bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until creamy. Fold in 1 cup of the whipped topping and beat well. Spread this evenly over the cooled crust.
Prepare Puddings: In two separate bowls, mix the chocolate pudding with 2 cups of milk and the Oreo pudding with 2 cups of milk. Whisk until thickened.
Assemble: Spread the chocolate pudding over the cream cheese layer first, then carefully spread the Oreo pudding on top.
Final Topping: Cover with the remaining whipped topping and sprinkle with chopped pecans for a bit of crunch.
Chill: Refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours before serving to let the layers set.

Notes

Tammy’s Tips

“This dessert can be used for Key Lime, Butterscotch, Hazelnut, Pistachio, etc... any pudding and nut combination your family loves! Enjoy this Pudding Delight Dessert.” If you want a clean slice, make sure that crust is completely cold before you add your cream cheese layer!