Crunchy Chocolate Pudding Squares

Name: Crunchy Chocolate Pudding Squares
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12-15 servings.
Ingredients: 2 cups self-rising flour; 1-1/2 cups finely chopped pecans; 2/3 cup packed brown sugar; 1 cup butter, melted; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided; 3 cups cold milk; 1 package (5.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix; Colored sprinkles, optional

This is the best dessert ever! The secret is the rich crunchy crust made with chopped pecans. It's so simple to make, but tastes wonderful.—Kimberly Lund, Park City, Kansas

Ingredients

2 cups self-rising flour
1-1/2 cups finely chopped pecans
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup butter, melted
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
3 cups cold milk
1 package (5.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix
Colored sprinkles, optional

Directions

In a bowl, combine the flour, pecans and brown sugar. Stir in butter. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.
In a bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Fold in 1 cup whipped topping. Spread over crust. In another bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Spoon over cream cheese layer. Refrigerate for 15 minutes or until set. Spread with the remaining whipped topping. Chill until set. Garnish with sprinkles if desired. Cut into squares.

Editor's Note

As a substitute for each cup of self-rising flour, place 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a measuring cup. Add all-purpose flour to measure 1 cup.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 475 calories, 30g fat (15g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 553mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.

Originally published as Crunchy Chocolate Pudding Squares in Quick Cooking January/February 2004

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puzzlemad

Mar 14, 2018

Yummy! Almost as good as French silk pie-almost??
deb9962

Sep 13, 2016

This was a delicious quick desert for our family gathering. Lots of raves and requests for the recipe
KY_Cook

Nov 29, 2011

Oh how comforting and delicious! The PERFECT summer dessert, but not only for summer! Delicious for any occasion, any time of year.