Texas Delight

Treat your taste buds to pure indulgence with Texas Delight, a layered dessert masterpiece that's as rich as it is irresistible. This crowd-pleaser starts with a buttery pecan crust baked to golden perfection, followed by a velvety cream cheese filling sweetened with powdered sugar and a hint of vanilla. The third layer features decadently smooth chocolate pudding, whisked to creamy perfection, and it's all crowned with a fluffy cloud of whipped topping for a glorious finish. Ready in just under an hour, this no-fuss recipe is perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or holiday celebrations. Serve chilled, and elevate it even further with a sprinkle of chocolate shavings or extra chopped pecans for added texture and visual appeal. Texas Delight is destined to become your new go-to dessert—easy to make, hard to resist.

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 0.5 cup Chopped pecans
• 8 ounces Cream cheese
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 3.9-ounce packages Instant chocolate pudding mix
• 3 cups Cold milk
• 16 ounces Whipped topping (e.g., Cool Whip)
• 0 Chocolate shavings or additional chopped pecans (optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, unsalted butter (softened), and chopped pecans to form a crumbly dough.

Step 3

Press the dough into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish to create an even crust.

Step 4

Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until lightly golden. Allow it to cool completely.

Step 5

In another bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.

Step 6

Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled crust in the baking dish.

Step 7

In a separate bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix and cold milk for 2-3 minutes, or until the pudding thickens.

Step 8

Spread the chocolate pudding evenly over the cream cheese layer in the dish.

Step 9

Top the pudding layer with the whipped topping, spreading it evenly to cover the entire dish.

Step 10

Chill the Texas Delight in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to set before serving.

Step 11

Optionally, garnish with chocolate shavings or additional chopped pecans for a decorative touch before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1831 grams (1831.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4063

Total Fat 260.90g	334%
Saturated Fat 163.40g	817%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.40g
Cholesterol 413mg	138%
Sodium 1812mg	79%
Total Carbohydrate 435.80g	158%
Dietary Fiber 9.40g	34%
Total Sugars 288.60g
Protein 57.10g	114%

Vitamin D 372IU	1860%
Calcium 1219mg	94%
Iron 8mg	45%
Potassium 1877mg	40%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.4%

Protein: 5.3%

Carbs: 40.4%