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Chocolate Dream Dessert Recipe

I've been married 37 years and have four grandchildren, and this is our all-time favorite dessert. Its chocolate flavor is subtle but delicious. The last time I made it, my brother said, "This has got to be the best dessert there is!" See if you agree!

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Chocolate Dream Dessert Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 15 min. + chilling

Yield: 12-15 Servings

20 15 35

Ingredients

CRUST:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup finely chopped pecans
1/2 cup cold butter
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix
3 cups cold milk
1 chocolate bar, grated

Directions

In a bowl, combine the flour and pecans; cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Press into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan.
Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Place the cream cheese, sugar and half the whipped topping in a large bowl; beat until smooth. Spread over crust.
Whisk pudding mixes and milk for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Spread over cream cheese mixture; chill until firm. Spread with remaining whipped topping, then sprinkle with grated chocolate. Refrigerate until serving. Yield: 12-15 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 360 calories, 22 g fat (12 g saturated fat), 40 mg cholesterol, 333 mg sodium, 36 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Chocolate Dream Dessert in Grandma's Great Desserts Cookbook , p95