Possum Pie

Name: Possum Pie
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 6 ounces cream cheese, softened; 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 graham cracker crust (9 inches); 1/4 cup chopped pecans; 1-3/4 cups cold whole milk; 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 cup instant vanilla pudding mix; 1/3 cup instant chocolate pudding mix; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped; 12 to 16 pecan halves

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. + chilling YIELD: 8 servings.

We found this Possum Pie recipe in a recipe box from the previous cafe owner. It's been on our menu ever since. —David Heilemann, Eureka Springs, Arkansas

Ingredients

6 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 graham cracker crust (9 inches)
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1-3/4 cups cold whole milk
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup instant vanilla pudding mix
1/3 cup instant chocolate pudding mix
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
12 to 16 pecan halves

Directions

1. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Spoon into crust. Sprinkle with chopped pecans.
2. In a bowl, whisk the milk, vanilla and pudding mixes for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Spoon over the pecans.
3. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Top with whipped cream and pecan halves.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 388 calories, 24g fat (10g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 276mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.

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