CHOCOLATE DREAM DESSERT

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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!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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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

Steps:

In a bowl, combine the flour and pecans; cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Press into a 13x9-in. baking pan. , 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., 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360 calories, Fat 22g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 333mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.