Chocolate Dream Dessert

Total Time:Prep: 20 min. Bake: 15 min. + chilling

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Delores Searls

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Jun. 27, 2023

I've been married 37 years and have four grandchildren, and this is our all-time favorite dessert. Its chocolate flavor is subtle but delicious. The last time I made it, my brother said, "This has got to be the best dessert there is!" See if you agree!

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Chocolate Dream Dessert

Yield:12-15 servings
Prep:20 min
Cook:15 min

Ingredients

  • crust:
    • 1 cup all-purpose flour
    • 1 cup finely chopped pecans
    • 1/2 cup cold butter
  • filling:
    • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
    • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
    • 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
    • 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
    • 1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix
    • 3 cups cold whole milk
    • 1 chocolate bar, grated
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Directions

  1. In a bowl, combine the flour and pecans; cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Press into a 13x9-in. baking pan.
  2. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Place the cream cheese, sugar and half the whipped topping in a large bowl; beat until smooth. Spread over crust.
  3. Whisk pudding mixes and milk for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Spread over cream cheese mixture; chill until firm. Spread with remaining whipped topping, then sprinkle with grated chocolate. Refrigerate until serving.
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