Delightful Layered Dessert

About this recipe

This delightful layered dessert perfectly combines a crunchy pecan cookie crust, creamy cheesecake, and luscious pudding. Ideal for any gathering, this treat is both simple to make and sure to impress.

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
• Pinch of salt
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 8 ounces whipped topping
• 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant chocolate pudding
• 3 cups cold milk

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, mix flour, butter, pecans, and salt until combined.

3. 3

   Press mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Bake for 25 minutes, then cool completely.

4. 4

   Using a hand mixer, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in the whipped topping.

5. 5

   Spread cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust, then chill for 20 minutes.

6. 6

   Whisk chocolate pudding mix with milk until smooth. Pour over cream cheese layer.

7. 7

   Chill the entire dessert for at least 2 hours before serving.