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Chocolate Delight Recipe

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4.9 from 109 reviews
  • Author: Zoe
  • Total Time: 3 hours 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Description

Creamy, dreamy, and irresistibly nostalgic, this Chocolate Delight is a layered dessert perfect for potlucks, holidays, and satisfying sweet cravings. It features a buttery pecan crust, a smooth cream cheese layer, rich chocolate pudding, and fluffy whipped topping, all chilled to perfection for an easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing treat.

Ingredients

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Crust:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups finely chopped pecans, divided
  • Pinch of salt (omit if using salted butter)

Layers:

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 16 ounces whipped topping (Cool Whip), divided
  • 2 (3.9 ounce) boxes instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 3 cups whole milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare baking dish: Preheat your oven to 300 degrees F and grab a 13×9-inch rectangular baking dish ready for the crust.
  2. Make the crust mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the flour, softened butter, 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans, and a pinch of salt. Use a food processor if preferred. The mixture will be clumpy and should loosely stick together.
  3. Bake the crust: Press the crust mixture evenly into the bottom of the baking dish to form a single layer. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until light golden brown. Remove carefully and allow to cool completely.
  4. Prepare cream cheese layer: Using a hand mixer, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together in a large bowl until smooth and creamy. Gently fold in 8 ounces of the whipped topping until evenly combined.
  5. Spread cream cheese layer: Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust to create the second layer of the dessert.
  6. Make chocolate pudding layer: With an electric mixer on medium speed, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mixes and whole milk for two minutes until well combined and softly set.
  7. Assemble pudding layer: Spread the prepared chocolate pudding evenly over the cream cheese layer to form the third layer.
  8. Add final whipped topping layer: Spread the remaining 8 ounces of whipped topping evenly over the pudding layer. Sprinkle the top with the remaining chopped pecans for garnish.
  9. Chill and set: Refrigerate the dessert for 2 to 3 hours to allow the layers to chill and set properly before serving.
  10. Serve and store: Serve immediately once chilled. Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Notes

  • Ensure the crust is completely cooled before adding the cream cheese layer to prevent melting.
  • Use softened cream cheese and butter to make mixing easier and smoother layers.
  • For a nut-free option, omit the pecans in the crust and on top.
  • Make the pudding layer fresh for best texture and flavor.
  • This dessert is best served chilled and does not freeze well.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Chocolate Delight, layered dessert, no bake pudding dessert, holiday dessert, pecan crust dessert, creamy chocolate dessert

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