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Butterscotch Pecan Dessert

Butterscotch Pecan Dessert
Light and creamy, this terrific treat never lasts long when I serve it. The fluffy cream cheese layer topped with cool butterscotch pudding is a lip-smacking combination. -Becky Harrison, Albion, Illinois
16-20 ServingsPrep: 15 min. + chilling Bake: 20 min. + cooling

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup chopped pecans, divided
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
  • 3-1/2 cups cold 2% milk
  • 2 packages (3.4 or 3.5 ounces each) instant butterscotch or vanilla pudding mix

Directions

  • In a small bowl, cut the butter into the flour until crumbly; stir in
  • 1/2 cup pecans. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish.
  • Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool.
  • In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until fluffy. Fold in 1
  • cup whipped topping; spread over crust.
  • In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand
  • for 2 minutes or until soft-set; pour over cream cheese layer.
  • Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes or until set. Top with remaining
  • whipped topping and pecans. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours. Yield: 16-20
  • servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 piece) equals 232 calories,
© Taste of Home 2013

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Butterscotch Pecan Dessert (continued)

Nutrition Facts: 15 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 31 mg cholesterol, 176 mg sodium, 21 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.
© Taste of Home 2013