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NEXT BEST THING TO ROBERT REDFORD DESSERT



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This is one of my mom's recipes. I think she got it from a Good Housekeeping magazine. I always take this to pot-lucks. And always go home with an empty pan and many requests for the recipe.

Provided by busymommybee

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup flour
1/2 cup butter
1 cup pecans, finely chopped
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
8 ounces whipped topping, thawed
1 cup powdered sugar
4 ounces instant chocolate pudding mix
4 ounces vanilla instant pudding mix
3 cups milk
1 1/2 ounces milk chocolate candy bars, grated

Steps:

  • For the crust, mix flour, butter and nuts until crumbly, press into 9x13 inch pan and bake at 350° for 20 minutes.
  • Cool completely.
  • Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar on high with a mixer until smooth.
  • Fold in half the whipped topping.
  • Spread over cooled crust.
  • Mix the puddings with milk, beat slowly with mixer until smooth (2 minutes).
  • Spread on top of cheese layer.
  • Let stand a few minutes, then spoon remaining whipped topping over top and spread carefully.
  • Sprinkle with grated milk chocolate bar.
  • Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454.1, Fat 28.9, SaturatedFat 14.4, Cholesterol 65.7, Sodium 440.3, Carbohydrate 44.2, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 27.3, Protein 6.5

NEXT BEST THING TO ROBERT REDFORD DESSERT



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The Next Best Thing to Robert Redford Dessert is full of layers of creamy, chocolaty goodness on top of a pecan shortbread crust. This throwback to the 70's dessert is a fun choice for parties and potlucks.

Provided by Valerie Brunmeier

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
10 tablespoons butter (melted)
1 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts
8 ounces 1/3 less fat (Neufchatel) or regular cream cheese
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
16 ounces whipped topping (2 8-ounce containers) (like Cool Whip)
5.1 ounces vanilla instant pudding
5.9 ounces chocolate fudge instant pudding
3 cups milk
¼ cup grated semi-sweet chocolate bar
additional finely chopped nuts (for garnish (optional))

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 13- x 9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour, melted butter, and chopped nuts until well combined and crumbly. Press into the prepared baking dish and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until lightly golden brown around edges. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
  • In a separate bowl, use an electric mixer to beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Fold in 1 container of Cool Whip and stir to combine well. Spread over cooled crust.
  • In a clean bowl, whisk both the vanilla and chocolate pudding mix with 3 cups cold milk. Whisk together until smooth and thickened and spread over cream cheese layer. Spread remaining container of Cool Whip over the top.
  • Cover dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least two hours or overnight. Garnish with the grated chocolate and additional finely chopped nuts, if desired, before serving.
  • Garnish with the grated chocolate and additional finely chopped nuts, if desired, before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477 kcal, Carbohydrate 60 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 46 mg, Sodium 504 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 41 g, ServingSize 1 serving

NEXT BEST THING TO ROBERT REDFORD



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One of my mom's favorites,she loves Robert Redford,I guess this is her litle tribute to him.Delicious dessert,kids love it.

Provided by Irish Chef 54

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup flour
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts are what I use)
1 (13 ounce) container Cool Whip
8 ounces cream cheese
1 cup sugar
2 (3 1/2 ounce) packages instant chocolate pudding mix
3 cups milk
chopped nuts (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Mix flour,butter and 1 cup nuts,press into bottom of 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • Bake at 350 for 15 minutes.
  • Cool.
  • Beat together 1/2 of the cool whip,and all of the cream cheese and sugar.
  • Spread over cooled crust.
  • Mix chocolate pudding mix and milk,spread on top of cream cheese mixture.
  • Top with remaining cool whip and gransh with nuts.
  • Refrigerate until well chilled.

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