Description
Indulgent butterscotch lush emerges as a creamy paradise of layered dessert perfection. Smooth pudding, graham cracker crust, and whipped topping combine for a delightful treat you’ll savor with each luxurious spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5 cups (591 ml) milk
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese (softened)
- 2 packages butterscotch instant pudding mix
- 3 cups (720 ml) heavy cream
- 1.5 cups graham crackers (crushed)
- 0.5 cup (113 g) butter (melted, 1 stick)
- 0.5 cup sugar
- 3 tbsps powdered sugar
- butterscotch ice cream topping
- shaved chocolate bar
Instructions
- Crust Creation: Blend graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar, then firmly compress into a 9×13-inch baking dish, forming a solid, uniform base.
- Baking Foundation: Roast the crust at 350°F (175°C) for 15 minutes until golden and aromatic, then cool completely at room temperature.
- Cream Cheese Layer: Whip cream cheese and sugar into a silky, light mixture, gradually folding in heavy cream until achieving voluminous, stiff peaks.
- Layering Technique: Smoothly spread the cream cheese mixture across the cooled crust, ensuring complete coverage to the dish’s edges.
- Pudding Preparation: Whisk milk and instant pudding mix until achieving a seamless, pourable consistency, adjusting with minimal milk if necessary.
- Pudding Placement: Carefully distribute the pudding over the cream cheese layer, creating an even, smooth surface using a spatula.
- Whipped Cream Finale: Blend remaining heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft, billowy peaks form, then generously cover the pudding layer.
- Chilling and Setting: Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours, allowing layers to solidify and flavors to harmonize.
- Garnishing Touch: Before serving, cascade butterscotch topping across the surface and delicately sprinkle chocolate shavings for an elegant finish.
Notes
- Chill Thoroughly: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours to ensure layers set perfectly and flavors blend harmoniously.
- Consistency is Key: When mixing pudding, adjust milk carefully to achieve a smooth, spreadable texture that layers easily.
- Cream Technique: Whip cream to stiff peaks for maximum volume and stability, preventing a runny or deflated topping.
- Serve Cold: Keep dessert chilled until just before serving to maintain the optimal creamy, lush texture and prevent melting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg