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Chocolate Delight Dessert

With a pecan cookie flavored base, topped with layers ofchocolate and cheesecake, Chocolate Delight is a special summer dessert.
Author: Inger
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
cooling time(s) 2 hours
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 18
Calories 449 kcal

Ingredients
  

Crust:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup butter cubed
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • ¼ cup sugar

Cheesecake Layer:

  • 12 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup whipped cream or whipped topping

Extra Thick Chocolate Pudding (or prepare 2 small packages of commercial chocolate pudding using 3 cups of milk instead of 4):

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ⅓ cup cornstarch
  • pinch salt
  • 3 cups reduced fat milk or whole or skim
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Whipped Cream (or one 8-ounce package of prepared whipped topping):

  • 2 cups whipping cream
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla

Garnish:

  • A square or 2 of chocolate for grating

Instructions
 

Prepare the crust layer:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a food processor, pulse the crust ingredients (cubed butter, nuts, sugar and flour) until combined.
  • Press the crust mixture evenly into a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  • Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool completely.

Prepare the whipped cream:

  • Put the whippingcream into a metal or glass bowl and beat until soft peaks form.  Add powdered sugar and vanilla, then continue beating until stiff peaks form. Refrigerate until needed.

Prepare the cheesecake layer:

  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar on low speed until smooth and creamy. Then gently mix in a cup of whipped cream or Cool Whip.
  • Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled crust.

Prepare the chocolate layer (alternatively can use 2 small packages chocolate pudding made with 3 cups of milk instead of 4):

  • In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, cocoa powder, salt, and cornstarch. Mix well. Add in cold milk, whisk until combined.
  • Turn heat to medium, stirring constantly. As soon as the pudding has thickened, remove from the heat and stir in butter and vanilla.
  • Allow mixture to cool completely, stirring occasionally to avoid a skin forming on top
  • Spread the pudding mixture over the cream cheese layer.

Prepare the top layer:

  • Spread the remaining whipped cream or Cool Whip evenly over the pudding layer. Top with finely grated chocolate or chocolate curls
  • Cover and refrigerate at least an hour.

Nutrition

Calories: 449kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 158mgPotassium: 195mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 984IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 99mgIron: 1mg
I am not a health professional and nutrition data is calculated programatically. Accuracy may vary with product selection, calculator accuracy, etc. Consult a professional for the best information.
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