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Chocolate Delight

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  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 4 hours 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12–15 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Chocolate Delight is a classic layered dessert with a buttery pecan crust, creamy sweetened cream cheese, rich chocolate pudding, and fluffy whipped topping. It’s an easy, make-ahead treat perfect for holidays, potlucks, or weeknight indulgence.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
  • 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (like Cool Whip), divided
  • 2 packages (3.9 oz each) instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 3 cups cold milk
  • Optional: shaved chocolate or extra chopped pecans for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, combine flour, chopped pecans, and melted butter until well mixed.
  3. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish to form the crust.
  4. Bake the crust for 15–20 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool completely.
  5. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy.
  6. Fold in half of the whipped topping. Spread this layer evenly over the cooled crust.
  7. In another bowl, whisk together the chocolate pudding mix and cold milk until thickened, about 2 minutes.
  8. Spread the pudding evenly over the cream cheese layer.
  9. Top with the remaining whipped topping, spreading it to cover the pudding layer completely.
  10. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
  11. Before serving, garnish with shaved chocolate or chopped pecans if desired.

Notes

Make the day before for optimal flavor and firm layers.Crust can be substituted with crushed graham crackers or Oreos for a nut-free version.Use homemade stabilized whipped cream if preferred over store-bought topping.Layer sliced bananas or strawberries under the pudding for added fruitiness.Do not freeze; the layers may separate or become watery.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 360
  • Sugar: 24g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg

Find it online: https://lisarecipe.com/chocolate-delight/