CARAMEL PECAN DELIGHT

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After one bite of this rich caramel-drizzles dessert, you'll move it to the top of your recipe file. A buttery crust of crushed pecan cookies complements the cheesecake-like filling. "It's a glorious treat," promises Judy Atwell of Aptos, California.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (16 ounces) pecan shortbread cookies
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 jar (12 ounces) caramel ice cream topping, divided
1-1/2 cups cold milk
1 package (5.1 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
3/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine cookie crumbs and butter until crumbly. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 375° for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup caramel topping until smooth. In a small bowl, whisk milk and dry pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let set for 2 minutes or until soft set; fold into cream cheese mixture. Spread over the cooled crust. Sprinkle with pecans. , Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or until set. Cut into squares; drizzle with remaining caramel topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408 calories, Fat 24g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 471mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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