Chocolate Delight
Cool, creamy, and irresistibly indulgent, Chocolate Delight is a layered dessert that everyone loves, featuring a buttery pecan crust, a fluffy cream cheese filling, rich chocolate pudding, and a whipped topping.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 380kcal
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- 9x13 inch Baking Dish
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup softened margarine or butter
Layers
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 1/2 cups Cool Whip (plus more for topping)
- 2 packages instant chocolate pudding mix (4 oz each)
- 3 cups cold milk
- Additional chopped pecans for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Mix flour, chopped pecans, and softened margarine until well combined. Press into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Bake for 20 minutes, then cool completely.
- In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Fold in 1 1/2 cups Cool Whip. Spread evenly over cooled crust.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together chocolate pudding mix and cold milk until thickened. Spread over the cream cheese layer.
- Top with additional Cool Whip and sprinkle with chopped pecans.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Try substituting vanilla or butterscotch pudding for different flavor variations. Let the dessert chill overnight for the best texture and clean slices.
Nutrition
Calories: 380kcal | Fat: 22g