Layered Chocolate Dessert

Indulge in the ultimate decadent treat with this Layered Chocolate Dessert, a crowd-pleasing combination of creamy, crunchy, and chocolatey perfection! Starting with a buttery pecan-studded crust, this delightful dessert layers a tangy, silky cream cheese filling, rich chocolate pudding, and fluffy whipped topping, creating a harmonious blend of textures and flavors in every bite. Perfect for potlucks, parties, or whenever you're craving something sweet, this no-fuss dessert comes together quickly with just 30 minutes of prep time. Garnish it with semi-sweet chocolate shavings or sprinkles for an elegant finish that makes it as beautiful as it is delicious. Serve chilled for the ultimate refreshing chocolate sensation that will leave everyone coming back for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup chopped pecans (optional)
• 8 oz cream cheese
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 16 oz whipped topping (such as Cool Whip), divided
• 2 packages instant chocolate pudding mix
• 3 cups cold milk
• 2 tbsp semi-sweet chocolate shavings or sprinkles (optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, and chopped pecans (if using). Mix until the ingredients form a crumbly dough.

Step 3

Press the dough evenly into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish to form the crust.

Step 4

Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely.

Step 5

While the crust cools, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar in a medium mixing bowl until smooth and creamy. Fold in half of the whipped topping (8 oz) until well combined.

Step 6

Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled crust.

Step 7

In another mixing bowl, whisk the instant chocolate pudding mixes with the cold milk until thickened (about 2-3 minutes).

Step 8

Gently spread the pudding mixture on top of the cream cheese layer.

Step 9

Spread the remaining whipped topping (8 oz) evenly over the pudding layer.

Step 10

Refrigerate the dessert for at least 2 hours to set.

Step 11

Before serving, optionally garnish the top with chocolate shavings or sprinkles.

Step 12

Slice into squares and serve chilled. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2080.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5425.6

Total Fat 304.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 185.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 537.1mg	0%
Sodium 3885.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 617.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.1g	0%
Total Sugars 402.1g
Protein 70.3g	0%

Vitamin D 372.0IU	0%
Calcium 1311.6mg	0%
Iron 13.0mg	0%
Potassium 2379.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.9%

Protein: 5.1%

Carbs: 44.9%