Best 4 Layer Chocolate Pudding Dessert Recipes

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FOUR LAYER DESSERT



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Provided by Jennifer Locklin

Number Of Ingredients 16

1st Layer:
1 stick butter (softened)
1 ¼ cups flour
½ cup pecans (finely chopped)
2nd Layer:
8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
1 cup powdered sugar
4 tablespoons milk
3rd Layer:
1 pkg instant chocolate pudding
1 pkg instant vanilla pudding
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 ½ cups milk
4th Layer:
1 container Cool Whip
½ cup pecans (finely chopped)

Steps:

  • Blend together 1st layer ingredients and press into an ungreased 9x13 baking dish. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes.
  • Cream together 2nd mixture and spread onto cooled crust.
  • Mix together 3rd layer ingredients and spread on next.
  • Top with Cool Whip and sprinkle with chopped pecans.
  • Variations:
  • Coconut Layer dessert: use 2 instant coconut cream pudding mixes as filling layer. Top with whipped cream and ½ cup flaked coconut, toasted.
  • Cherry Layer dessert: use 2 cans cherry pie filling as a layer. Top as usual.

FOUR LAYER CHOCOLATE DESSERT



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Make and share this Four Layer Chocolate Dessert recipe from Food.com.

Provided by jecooks

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 12-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, melted
8 ounces cream cheese
1 cup powdered sugar
6 ounces Cool Whip
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package chocolate pudding mix
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package vanilla pudding mix
3 cups milk
1/4 cup powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 ounces Cool Whip
2 hershey chocolate candy bars, grated
chopped nuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Crust Layer- Mix crust ingredients, press into 13x9" baking dish, and bake 25 minutes at 325 degrees.
  • Cream Cheese Layer- Mix ingredients and spread over COOLED crust.
  • Pudding Layer- Mix ingredients, spread over cream cheese layer.
  • Cover dessert and put in refrigerator to set.
  • Topping Layer- Once dessert has set, spread top with Cool Whip, nuts, and grated chocolate bar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 486.7, Fat 29.5, SaturatedFat 16.3, Cholesterol 51.4, Sodium 324.7, Carbohydrate 50.4, Fiber 2, Sugar 31.4, Protein 7.3

FOUR LAYER DELIGHT



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Make and share this Four Layer Delight recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Connie Maple

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup flour
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup pecans
1 cup powdered sugar
8 ounces cream cheese
5 ounces Cool Whip
1 (6 ounce) box Jell-O chocolate pudding and pie filling
3 cups milk
7 ounces Cool Whip

Steps:

  • Mix first thee ingredients.
  • Add fine chopped pecans.
  • press into 9x13 pan.
  • Bake shell at 350 for 15 min.
  • Soften cheese, then blend in sugar and Cool whip.
  • Spread over cooled crust.
  • Make pudding as directed.
  • I like cooked pudding best but you can use instant.
  • You can also use 2 small packages.
  • And any other flavor you like.
  • Spread on top.
  • You can sprinkle chopped pecans or chocolate ants on top.
  • Refrigerate.

FOUR LAYER DELIGHT



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This is great dessert for any time of year. You can easily change the flavor by substituting a different pudding in place of the butterscotch (we also like chocolate a lot).

Provided by JTEXAS

Categories     Desserts     Custards and Pudding Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup margarine
1 ¼ cups confectioners' sugar, divided
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 ⅛ cups chopped pecans
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
2 (3.4 ounce) packages instant butterscotch pudding mix
3 cups milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Coat a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In a bowl, cream together margarine with 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar. Mix in flour and 1 cup pecans. Press into prepared dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven 15 minutes, until very lightly browned. Cool completely.
  • In a bowl, cream together cream cheese with remaining 1 cup confectioners' sugar. Fold in half the whipped topping. Spread over cooled crust.
  • Stir together pudding mix and milk and allow to set up slightly. Spread over cream cheese layer. Top with remaining whipped topping and sprinkle with remaining nuts. Keep refrigerated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.9 calories, Carbohydrate 35.2 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 332.6 mg, Sugar 23.3 g

GRETCHEN'S 4 LAYER CHOCOLATE DESSERT



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Make and share this Gretchen's 4 Layer Chocolate Dessert recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Hill Family

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup margarine
1 cup chopped pecans
8 ounces softened cream cheese
2 (3 1/2 ounce) packages chocolate instant pudding
3 cups milk
1 cup flour
1 cup powdered sugar
13 ounces Cool Whip

Steps:

  • Layer 1: soften margarine. Mix with flour, add pecans. Put into 9 x 13 baking pan and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Remove and cool completely.
  • Layer 2: Mix powdered sugar with cream cheese, add 1 cup of cool whip, and spread on crust.
  • Layer 3: Mix instant pudding with milk. Follow pkg directions and spread over layers.
  • Layer 4: Top the 3 layers with remaining Cool Whip. Garnish with shaved chocolate bar and top with cherries and chopped nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 874.5, Fat 54.5, SaturatedFat 26.5, Cholesterol 58.7, Sodium 757.9, Carbohydrate 88.8, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 58.1, Protein 11.7

PERFECT FOUR-LAYER DELIGHT



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My aunt has made this for holidays for as long as I can remember. My cousins and I will butt heads for the last piece. Good thing she usually makes two!

Provided by Hippie2MARS

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups flour
3/4 cup butter
3/4 cup chopped pecans
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups Cool Whip, divided
3 (4 ounce) packages instant chocolate pudding mix
5 cups cold milk

Steps:

  • Cut the butter into the flour to form crumbs, then add the pecans
  • Press mixture into a greased 9x13 pan.
  • Bake at 375 degress for 15 minutes and set aside to cool.
  • On medium speed, beat the cream cheese, vanilla and powdered sugar until creamy.
  • Change speed on mixer to low, and mix in 2 cups of the Cool Whip.
  • Spread cream cheese mixture over cooled crust.
  • Mix the pudding mix with the milk for 2 minutes.
  • Pour over cream cheese layer.
  • Spread remaining cup of Cool Whip over the top, being sure to spread to the edges to seal.
  • Garnish with additional chopped pecans and/or chocolate shavings, if desired.
  • Refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight before serving.

EASY FOUR-LAYER CHOCOLATE DESSERT



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Out of all the easy chocolate desserts I make, these nutty, chocolaty layered treats have become my family's favorite. I make sure to whip up my mom her very own batch, since she loves this chocolate delight so much! -Kristen Stecklein, Waukesha, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cold butter
1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted, divided
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 cartons (8 ounces each) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
2-1/2 cups 2% milk
2 packages (3.9 ounces each) instant chocolate pudding mix
1 cup semisweet chocolate chunks
Chocolate syrup

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place flour in a small bowl; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in 1/2 cup walnuts. Press onto bottom of an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake until light golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth; fold in 1 carton whipped topping. Spread over crust. In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Gently spread over cream cheese layer. Top with remaining whipped topping. Sprinkle with chocolate chunks and remaining walnuts. Refrigerate until cold., Cut into bars. Just before serving, drizzle with chocolate syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434 calories, Fat 26g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 195mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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