Best Four Layer Dessert Recipes

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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.

FOUR-LAYER CHOCOLATE DESSERT



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With creamy layers in a big 13x9-in. pan, this simple dessert is tailor-made for a buffet table. I like to add a sprinkling of toasted slivered almonds on top for the finishing touch. -Linda Knoll, Jackson, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup cold butter
1 cup finely chopped pecans
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup whipped topping
3 cups cold whole milk
2 packages (3.9 ounces each) instant chocolate pudding mix
2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place flour in a bowl; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in pecans. Press onto the bottom of an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake until lightly browned, 15-20 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth; fold in whipped topping. Spread over crust., In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mixes 2 minutes. Let stand 2 minutes or until soft-set. Gently spread over cream cheese layer. Top with whipped cream; sprinkle with almonds. Refrigerate until cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450 calories, Fat 31g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 353mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

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 LEMON DESSERT



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I got this recipe from a lady in my quilt guild. I've since taken it to church a few times and everyone loved it.

Provided by Kaykwilts

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
2 tablespoons sugar
3/4 cup pecans, chopped
1 cup flour
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
2/3 cup sugar
1 (8 ounce) carton Cool Whip
2 (14 ounce) cans sweetened condensed milk
3 egg yolks
1/2 cup lemon juice

Steps:

  • Mix butter or margarine, 2 tablespoons sugar, pecans and flour well. Press on the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees until light brown. Cool.
  • Mix cream cheese and 2/3 cup sugar, then add 1/2 half of the cool whip carton. Spread over the cooled crust.
  • Mix sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks and lemon juice. Spread over the second layer.
  • Spread the other half of the cool whip over the third layer. Refrigerate.

FOUR LAYER DESSERT



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I made this dessert for a family gathering, I was asked to make it again for the next gathering, several asked for the recipe.

Provided by Jo Ann Duren

Categories     Puddings

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1ST LAYER
1 c flour
1/2 c nuts (i used pecans)
1 stick soft margarine (not melted)
1 Tbsp sugar
2ND LAYER
8 oz cool whip
1 c powdered sugar
8 oz cream cheese
3RD LAYER
2 small packages instant pudding (any flavor)
3 c milk
4TH LAYER
8 oz cool whip

Steps:

  • 1. 1st layer: Mix together, press into bottom of 9x13 pan. Bake at 350 degrees f for 15 minutes.
  • 2. 2nd layer: Mix together.
  • 3. 3rd layer: Mix together. This layer should be mixed before the second layer. Let it sit to thicken before spreading in pan.
  • 4. 4th layer: Cover Top with cool whip. Garnish as desired.

FOUR LAYER DESSERT (BATES)



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This is a good dish to serve at a buffet and is easy to make

Provided by sallye bates

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 1

see below for each layer

Steps:

  • 1. First Layer: 1 cup flour ½ cup chopped nuts 1 stick softened butter Combine ingredients and press into a 10x13 inch baking dish or pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Set aside to cool
  • 2. Second Layer: 8 ounces softened cream cheese 1 cup powdered sugar 1 cup Cool Whip Blend ingredients well and spread on top of cooled first layer
  • 3. Third Layer: 2 packages (3 oz each) instant pudding mix (any flavor will do) 3 cups cold milk Mix pudding and milk until thickened and pour over second layer
  • 4. Fourth Layer: Spread the rest of the 9 ounce carton of Cool Whip on top Garnish as desired (chocolate curls & chipped nuts look nice)
  • 5. Optional Fifth Layer: Thinly slice 2 ripe bananas and layer over third layer before spreading Fourth Layer (Cool Whip) Note: To keep bananas from turning brown, you can sprinkle them with a little lemon juice
  • 6. ENJOY!!

FOUR LAYER LEMON DESSERT



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My husbands Aunt Shelia ,gave me a cook book from her church ,and on the inside handwritten was this recipe. There was no name on the recipe .I have made it a few times ,it is very rich ,but ohhh so good .Very Refreshing. The original recipe does not specify fresh lemons ,so I use a good grade of bottled lemon juice...A perfect...

Provided by Mary R Morris

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 stick butter or margine
2 c self rising flour
2 1/2 c pecans or walnuts (chopped )
8 oz cream cheese
1 c powered sugar
1 8 oz cool whip
1 12 oz cool whip
2 can(s) condensed milk
1 c lemon juice
1 tsp lemon extract

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat Oven To 350 :
  • 2. Layer 1:Melt butter or margarine.Mix with flour, and 1 1/2 cups of pecans or walnuts. Press into a 9x13 baking dish and bake for 20 minutes.
  • 3. Layer 2:Mix cream cheese ,powered sugar and 8oz Cool Whip. Pour on top of cooled crust.
  • 4. Layer 3:Mix condensed milk, and lemon juice and lemon extract. Pour on top of layer 2.
  • 5. Layer 4::Top with 12 oz Cool Whip and sprinkle with 1 cup of same nuts you used in the layer 1:Chill in refrigerator for at least 4 hours and service in slices .

EASY FOUR-LAYER CHOCOLATE DESSERT



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

Provided by @MakeItYours

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 one carton whipped topping. Spread over crust. In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix 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.

FOUR LAYER PISTACHIO DESSERT



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 stick margarine
1 cup flour
3/4 cup chopped pistachios, divided
1 tub Cool Whip, divided
1 cup powdered sugar
1 pkg (8 oz.) cream cheese
2 pkg pistachio instant pudding
3 cups milk

Steps:

  • Layer 1: Combine margarine, flour and 1/2 cup chopped nuts. Press into bottom of 9 by 13 baking dish. Bake at 375°F for 15 minutes. Cool
  • Layer 2: Combine 1 cup Cool Whip, powdered sugar, and cream cheese. Mix until smooth. Spread over cooled crust.
  • Layer 3: Prepare as directed pistachio instant pudding using milk. Spread over cream cheese layer.
  • Layer 4: Cover with remaining Cool Whip and sprinkle with remaining chopped nuts. Refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

FOUR-LAYER DESSERT



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Surprise your taste buds with this Four-Layer Dessert. Our Four-Layer Dessert has flavor, fluffiness, creaminess & crunch that'll please the whole family.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 3h35m

Yield Makes 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup flour
1/2 cup finely chopped slivered almonds
1/4 cup margarine, melted
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Sugar Free Whipped Topping, divided
2 pkg. (1.4 oz. each) JELL-O Chocolate Flavor Sugar Free Fat Free Instant Pudding
3 cups cold fat-free milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350ºF.
  • Mix flour, nuts and margarine; press onto bottom of 13x9-inch pan. Bake 15 min. or until lightly browned. Cool.
  • Beat neufchatel cheese and sugar with mixer until well blended. Stir in 1 cup COOL WHIP; spread over crust.
  • Beat pudding mixes and milk with whisk 2 min.; spread over cream cheese layer. Top with remaining COOL WHIP. Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 360 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 6 g

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