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Four-Layer Chocolate Dessert

Name: Four-Layer Chocolate Dessert
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 15 servings.
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup cold butter; 1 cup finely chopped pecans; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 cup whipped topping; 3 cups cold whole milk; 2 packages (3.9 ounces each) instant chocolate pudding mix; 2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped; 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted

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Total Time

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

Makes

15 servings

Updated: Oct. 22, 2022

With creamy layers in a big 13x9-in. pan, this simple dessert is tailor-made for a buffet table. I like to add a sprinkling of toasted slivered almonds on top for the finishing touch. —Linda Knoll, Jackson, Michigan

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup cold butter
1 cup finely chopped pecans
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup whipped topping
3 cups cold whole milk
2 packages (3.9 ounces each) instant chocolate pudding mix
2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. Place flour in a bowl; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in pecans. Press onto the bottom of an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake until lightly browned, 15-20 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth; fold in whipped topping. Spread over crust.
In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mixes 2 minutes. Let stand 2 minutes or until soft-set. Gently spread over cream cheese layer. Top with whipped cream; sprinkle with almonds. Refrigerate until cold.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 450 calories, 31g fat (15g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 353mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.

Four-Layer Chocolate Dessert

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