Description
Delectable chocolate pecan delight recipe showcases rich Southern baking traditions with classic ingredients. Nutty pecans and smooth chocolate create an irresistible dessert you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups milk
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese
- 3.4 oz (96 g) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 3.9 oz (110 g) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 3 cups Cool Whip (thawed and divided)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup butter (softened)
- 1 cup pecans (finely chopped)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 3 tbsps pecans (chopped, for topping)
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Meld flour, softened butter, brown sugar, and finely chopped pecans in a mixing bowl until a crumbly consistency develops, then press firmly into a buttered 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Initial Baking: Roast the crust in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for approximately 15 minutes until achieving a delicate golden hue, then allow to cool completely at room temperature.
- Pudding Fusion: Whisk chocolate and vanilla pudding mixes with milk until achieving a silky smooth texture, simultaneously beating cream cheese with powdered sugar until creamy.
- Layer Assembly: Gently incorporate whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture, then spread evenly across the cooled crust, followed by carefully pouring the prepared pudding mixture to create a uniform layer.
- Topping Finalization: Crown the dessert with remaining whipped topping, generously scatter additional chopped pecans across the surface for enhanced crunch and visual appeal.
- Chilling and Serving: Encase the dessert with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of two hours to allow complete setting, then slice into elegant squares and serve chilled. Preserve any remaining portions in a sealed container within the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Notes
- Crust Consistency Check: Ensure the crumb mixture is firmly packed to create a stable, crisp base that won’t crumble when serving.
- Whipping Technique: Beat cream cheese until completely smooth to prevent lumpy texture in the filling layer.
- Chilling is Crucial: Refrigeration time is non-negotiable for achieving the perfect set and melding of flavors.
- Pecan Protection: Chop pecans finely and evenly to distribute nutty crunch throughout the dessert without overwhelming other layers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg