Best Chocolate Delight Recipe
This Chocolate Delight is a creamy, layered dessert with a buttery pecan crust, silky pudding, and fluffy topping — a nostalgic favorite that’s perfect for holidays or cozy evenings with family.
Equipment
- 13x9-inch baking dish
- Mixing Bowls
- Electric Mixer
- Whisk
- Spatula
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 3/4 cup pecans finely chopped
- 1/4 tsp salt optional
Cream Cheese Layer
- 8 oz cream cheese full-fat, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 8 oz whipped topping divided (e.g., Cool Whip)
Chocolate Pudding Layer
- 2 packages instant chocolate pudding 3.9 oz each
- 3 cups cold milk
Topping
- remaining whipped topping for top layer
- 2 tbsp chopped pecans for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). In a bowl, mix flour, melted butter, chopped pecans, and salt. Press into a 13x9-inch baking dish and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden. Cool completely.
- Beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in half the whipped topping. Spread evenly over cooled crust.
- In a separate bowl, whisk instant pudding with cold milk for 2 minutes until thick. Spread over cream cheese layer.
- Top with remaining whipped topping. Smooth with a spatula and sprinkle with chopped pecans.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours (or overnight) until firm and sliceable.
Notes
Make it your own by topping with chocolate curls or mini chocolate chips, or swap pecans for walnuts. Perfect for make-ahead gatherings.