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Chocolate Delight Recipe

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  • Author: Simon
  • Total Time: 4 hours 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Description

Chocolate Delight is a luscious layered dessert featuring a nutty crust, creamy whipped cream cheese layer, smooth chocolate pudding, and a fluffy whipped topping. Perfect for parties or a sweet family treat, this no-fuss recipe combines rich and creamy textures with the satisfying crunch of pecans in the crust.

Ingredients

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Nut Crust

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup butter (melted)
  • ½ cup pecans (chopped)

Whipped Cream Cheese Layer

  • 8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 16 oz Cool Whip (1 large tub), divided

Chocolate Pudding Layer

  • 2 boxes chocolate instant pudding (small box, 3.9 oz each)
  • 3 cups milk

Instructions

  1. Prepare Nut Crust: Mix the all-purpose flour, melted butter, and chopped pecans thoroughly. Press this mixture evenly onto the bottom of a 9×14 inch baking dish to form a crust.
  2. Bake Crust: Bake the crust at 350°F (177°C) for 15 minutes. Once baked, remove from the oven and allow it to cool completely to room temperature before proceeding.
  3. Create Whipped Cream Cheese Layer: Using an electric mixer, beat together the room temperature cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and well combined. Add half of the Cool Whip and mix until fully incorporated.
  4. Assemble Second Layer: Spread the cream cheese mixture gently over the cooled crust layer. Allow this layer to set slightly before continuing to the next layer.
  5. Make Chocolate Pudding: In a bowl, whisk together the two boxes of chocolate instant pudding with 3 cups of milk until smooth and fully combined.
  6. Add Pudding Layer: Pour the chocolate pudding over the cream cheese layer and spread gently to cover evenly. Place the dish in the refrigerator and chill until the pudding layer is fully set.
  7. Top with Whipped Topping: Spread the remaining Cool Whip evenly over the chilled pudding layer to complete the dessert.
  8. Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the completed dessert until fully set and chilled before serving. Optionally, add toppings or garnishes of choice before serving for added flavor and presentation.

Notes

  • Ensure the crust is completely cooled before adding the cream cheese layer to prevent melting and mixing of layers.
  • Use room temperature cream cheese for a smoother mixture in the whipped cream cheese layer.
  • Allow sufficient chilling time after adding pudding and whipped topping layers for best texture and flavor.
  • You can substitute pecans with walnuts or almonds for a different nutty flavor in the crust.
  • This dessert can be made a day ahead and kept refrigerated to enhance the flavors.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Chocolate Delight, layered dessert, chocolate pudding, cream cheese dessert, pecan crust, easy chocolate dessert

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