Funnily enough, the Heavenly Pecan Delight features the buttery, crunchy fun of pecans, but it’s not just all about them. Oh sure, they’re in the crust (although it might be more accurate to say they ARE the crust) and on top, but in the center is a chocolate lovers dream — a creamy, tangy, rich chocolate cheesecake-like dream! Whether you love pecans or just appreciate them as a friend, you’ll agree that Heavenly Pecan Delight is divinely good!
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup pecans, finely chopped, plus 2 tablespoons, coarsely chopped, divided
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 3 cups frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
- 1 (3.9-ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
- 1 (3.4-ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 3 cups milk
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 –In a medium bowl, add the flour and the butter and, using a pastry blender or fork, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
Step 3 –Add 1 cup of the finely chopped pecans and stir to combine.
Step 4 –Press the pecan mixture into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Step 5 –Bake the crust until golden, about 15 minutes.
Step 6 –Transfer the crust to a wire rack and allow it to cool completely.
Step 7 –In a medium bowl, add the cream cheese, the confectioners’ sugar, and 1 cup of the whipped topping and, using an electric mixer, beat until smooth.
Step 8 –In a separate bowl, add the chocolate pudding mix, the vanilla pudding mix, and the milk and whisk until no lumps remain.
Step 9 –Add the pudding mixture to the cream cheese mixture and stir until smooth.
Step 10 –Pour the pudding mixture into the cooled crust.
Step 11 –Spread the remaining whipped topping over the top of the pudding mixture.
Step 12 –Sprinkle the remaining pecans on top of the whipped topping layer.
Step 13 –Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Step 14 –Serve.
