Description
A decadent, multi-layered dessert featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, a sweet cream cheese layer, and crunchy toasted pecans.
Ingredients
2 cups crushed graham crackers
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup granulated sugar
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
16 oz whipped topping, thawed and divided
2 packages (3.4 oz each) instant vanilla pudding mix
3 cups cold whole milk
1.5 cups chopped pecans, toasted and divided
Caramel sauce for drizzling
Instructions
Step 1: Combine crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and granulated sugar in a bowl. Press firmly into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Step 2: Bake the crust at 350°F for 10 minutes, then remove and allow to cool completely.
Step 3: Beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Gently fold in 8 oz of the whipped topping.
Step 4: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled graham cracker crust.
Step 5: In a separate bowl, whisk the pudding mixes and milk for 2 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup of toasted pecans and let thicken for 5 minutes.
Step 6: Spread the pudding layer over the cream cheese layer, then top with the remaining whipped topping and pecans.
Step 7: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before slicing and drizzling with caramel sauce.
Notes
Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened to prevent lumps in the middle layer. Toasting pecans is highly recommended for maximum flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Layering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
