Butterscotch Delight is for butterscotch lovers and those who just want a simple, creamy dessert without too much fuss! Besides just waiting to let things set, Butterscotch Delight doesn’t ask too much of you before letting you enjoy the rich, buttery flavors of the pudding layer, the tangy cream cheese filling, or the pecan crust underneath. Bring it to a party or keep it to yourself, just know, this is one dessert sure to marvel and amaze!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup pecans, chopped, divided
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 (8-ounce) carton frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
- 3 1/2 cups 2% milk, cold
- 2 (3.5-ounce) packages instant butterscotch pudding mix
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 –In a small bowl, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture is crumbly.
Step 3 –Add 1/2 cup of the pecans to the flour mixture and stir to combine.
Step 4 –Press the flour-pecan mixture into an ungreased 9×13-inch baking dish.
Step 5 –Bake the crust until lightly browned, about 20 minutes.
Step 6 –Allow the crust to cool completely.
Step 7 –In a small bowl, add the cream cheese and the confectioners’ sugar and beat until fluffy.
Step 8 –Fold in 1 cup of the whipped topping.
Step 9 –Spread the cream cheese mixture over the crust.
Step 10 –In a large bowl, add the milk and the pudding mix and whisk for 2 minutes.
Step 11 –Let the pudding mixture stand until soft-set, about 2 minutes.
Step 12 –Pour the pudding mixture over the cream cheese layer and spread it out evenly.
Step 13 –Refrigerate the dessert until set, about 15-20 minutes.
Step 14 –Top the dessert with the remaining whipped topping and the remaining pecans.
Step 15 –Refrigerate until chilled, about 1-2 hours.
Step 16 –Serve.
