Creamy Chocolate Dream Dessert

Name: Creamy Chocolate Dream Dessert
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons cold butter; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup chopped pecans; 3 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar; 2-1/4 cups whipped topping, divided; 1-1/3 cups cold 2% milk; 1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix; Additional chopped pecans, optional

“My husband and I have loved this cool, creamy dessert for years,” says Kay Hickman in Snyder, Texas. “Now that the recipe has been downsized for two, we don’t need company to enjoy it!”

Ingredients

3 tablespoons cold butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup chopped pecans
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
2-1/4 cups whipped topping, divided
1-1/3 cups cold 2% milk
1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix
Additional chopped pecans, optional

Directions

In a small bowl, cut butter into flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in pecans. Press into a 9x5-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar; fold in 1 cup whipped topping. Spread over crust.
In a small bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Spread over cream cheese layer. Top with remaining whipped topping and additional pecans if desired. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 271 calories, 15g fat (9g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 345mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.

Originally published as Chocolate Dream in Cooking for 2 Summer 2007

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PageRD

Jun 29, 2016

A friend brought this to a potluck and everyone swooned over it. I made sure to get the recipe for my chocolate loving family. It's very rich so cut the pieces small.
bearikins

Jul 6, 2014

Wonderful recipe, and just enough that you don't get tired of it. I used the suggestion of butterscotch pudding (cooked kind,) and it was delicious.
DDPLoeches

Feb 4, 2014

Chocolate is my absolute favorite, but I actually like this one better with butterscotch pudding.
grandmagogof8

Feb 4, 2014

Have yet to make this one but we call it "Chocolate Delight" here. Looks delicious!
martylb

Feb 4, 2014

This is fantabulous! And so easy to make. Definitely a keeper.
sd20

Jan 30, 2012

Very good and very easy!
ROBIE_L

Jul 26, 2011

Another name for this is "taste of heaven". It is just right on a hot day with good flavors.
bbarrow

Dec 14, 2010

I made this dessert for Thanksgiving. My husband does not really care for sweets. But, this dessert was so appealing to him, he ate most of it! I am making it again for our in-law Holiday meal and my empolyee holiday lunch. I am sure it will be the "hit" of both.
hofmae

Nov 5, 2010

I've never tried this dessert with chocolate pudding, but my mom has always made it with pistaciao pudding. Can't wait to try chocolate!!
brenda lee

Apr 13, 2010

Very easy, fast. taste great.would definitely make again