Chocolate Cream Layered Dessert
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This elegant, decadent Chocolate Cream Layered Dessert is perfect for any occasion. Great for parties, potlucks and family get-togethers! That’s because anything that involves chocolate and cheesecake with the fluffy-fluff whipped cream factor, you know it’s going to be good!
Why You’ll Love This Chocolate Cream Layered Dessert
- Indulge in the ultimate chocolate lover’s dream with our rich and decadent Chocolate Cream Layered Dessert. Each bite is a delicious journey of velvety smooth cream, delicate layers of chocolate, cheesecake and whipped cream goodness, and a burst of intense chocolate flavor.
- It’s all transformed into 4 easy layers of yumminess, and it is freaking amazing! Oh and don’t forget that nutty delicious crust! You’ll love this Easy No-Bake Lemon Pie Dessert as well!
- Perfectly balanced and irresistibly creamy, this chocolate delight dessert will satisfy every chocolate craving. Don’t settle for ordinary desserts, treat yourself to the extraordinary experience of our Chocolate Cream Layered Dessert. Go ahead, take another bite. We won’t judge.
- When I was growing up, there was one dessert that thankfully, ALWAYS made it’s appearance at family reunions and gatherings. And it was this decadent Chocolate Cream Layered Dessert. It’s a real head-turner, this chocolate cream cheese dessert! It’s retro-loved and everyone loves it!
‘Stressed’ Spelled Backwards Spells ‘Desserts’!
So, next time you stress trying to figure out what to make for special events or any night of the week when you want a a little special indulgence…Put this chocolate pudding layered dessert recipe in your back pocket.
When you do that stressing thing? You can take this recipe right out of your back pocket (recipe archive) and ‘just do it’ already. Problem solved, very happy campers, every single time.
Ingredients You Need
1st Layer – Shortbread Layer
- 1 cup all purpose flour (Replace with 1 cup gluten-free flour or rice flour, if wanting gluten-free)
- 1 cup chopped pecans, fine
- 1 stick butter, cubed
2nd Layer – Cheesecake Layer
- 8 oz cream cheese , softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 8 oz whipping cream or cool whip
3rd Layer – Pudding Layer
- 1 (3.4 ounce) box instant vanilla instant pudding mix
- 1 (3.4 ounce) box instant chocolate pudding mix
- 3 cups cold milk
4th Layer – Whipped Cream Layer
- 8 oz whipped cream or cool whip
- ¼ cup chocolate sprinkles
Instructions How to Assemble Layers of this yummy Chocolate Cream Layered Dessert!
1st Layer – pecan Shortbread Layer
- Combine until butter is cut into pea-size pieces. Press into a 9×13 pan. Bake for 10 mins. at 350. Cool slightly.
2nd Layer – Cheesecake Layer
- Beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar together until mixed well, then mix in the 8 oz of whipped topping until smooth and creamy. Spread on the cooled crust.
3rd Layer – Pudding Layer
- Using whisk. mix together one package of vanilla instant pudding and one package of chocolate instant pudding with 3 cups cold milk, about 2 minutes. Place in the fridge for a few minutes to firm up and then spread on top of cream cheese layer.
4th Layer – Whipped Cream Layer
- Top pudding layer with 8 oz of whipped topping and garnish with chocolate sprinkles.
- Store in the refrigerator.
Special Tips & Variations for our Chocolate Cream Layered Dessert Recipe!
- For the chocolate sprinkles, I use a vegetable peeler and grate my chocolate, then break up any larger pieces a little between my fingers.
- I prefer to use heavy whipping cream on this chocolate cream cheese dessert, so if you don’t know how to make that, just pour 2 cups of whipping cream into a bowl and beat it until you get stiff peaks. Use ½ in Layer 2 and then the remainder whipped cream, add ¼ cup of powdered sugar to it and beat it in and spread it on the top layer, Layer 4.
- This chocolate cream cheese dessert makes enough to serve a small crowd. You’ve probably made or had it at some point in your life at a family reunion or at an annual holiday served in a 9×13 pan
. We also included it in our 30 Mother’s Day Desserts for Mom!
- Use an Oreo crust with Oreo cookies or a graham cracker crust with graham crackers, or even vanilla wafers or a pretzel pie crust for the base if you’re wanting this no-bake, instead of a pecan shortbread crust.
- As for the pecan shortbread crust, you can also sub the pecans with other nuts like walnuts or pistachios. Another tempting delight is making brownies as the bottom layer!
- Switch out the pudding flavors with lemon pudding, pistachio pudding, butterscotch or banana! Easy peasy for recipe variations!
- It holds up well and you can store it in the fridge and it tastes great for the next few days. That is, if there’s any left. 🙂 For the pumpkin version go here!
- Drizzle some chocolate syrup over the top of this chocolate pudding layered dessert! YUM!
From the cookie crust to the creamy chocolate filling to the fluffy whipped cream on top, every bite of this chocolate pudding layered dessert is a journey that leaves a lasting impression.
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Chocolate Cream Layered Dessert
This elegant, decadent Chocolate Cream Layered Dessert that is perfect for any occasion. Great for parties, potlucks and family get-togethers!
Ingredients
Chocolate Cream Layered Dessert
1st Layer:
- 1 cup all purpose flour (Use 1 cup rice flour if gluten-free)
- 1 cup pecans , chopped finely
- 1 stick butter , cubed
2nd Layer:
- 8 oz cream cheese , softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 8 oz whipping cream or cool whip
3rd Layer:
- 1 (3.4 ounce) box vanilla instant pudding
- 1 (3.4 ounce) box chocolate instant pudding
- 3 cups cold milk
4th Layer:
- 8 oz whipped cream or cool whip
- ¼ cup chocolate sprinkles
Instructions
Chocolate Cream Layered Dessert
1st Layer:
- Combine until butter is cut into pea-size pieces. Press into a 9x13 pan. Bake for 10 mins. at 350. Cool slightly.
2nd Layer:
- Beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar together until mixed well, then mix in the 8 oz of whipped topping until smooth and creamy. Spread on the cooled crust.
3rd Layer:
- Using whisk. mix together one package of vanilla instant pudding and one package of chocolate instant pudding with 3 cups cold milk, about 2 minutes. Place in the fridge for a few minutes to firm up and then spread on top of cream cheese layer.
4th Layer:
- Top pudding layer with 8 oz of whipped topping and garnish with chocolate sprinkles.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- For the chocolate sprinkles, I use a vegetable peeler and grate my chocolate, then break up any larger pieces a little between my fingers.
- I prefer to use whipping cream, so if you don't know how to make that, just pour 2 cups of whipping cream into a bowl and beat it until you get stiff peaks. Use 1/2 in Layer 2 and then the remainder whipped cream, add 1/4 cup of powdered sugar to it and beat it in and spread it on the top layer, Layer 4.
Tried This Recipe?Let us know how it was by commenting below!
This has been my favorite dessert since I was a kid. We called it preacher pie.
Oh nooo Sue! I’ve never tried it, but according to researching it, if you want to wrap with plastic wrap you can freeze it ahead of time uncovered and when once it’s solid, it is easier to wrap and not lose half the whipped topping as it won’t stick as easily to the plastic wrap. Then put a layer of aluminum foil on to help seal it better. Thaw in fridge overnight to serve next day. Happy Holidays!
This wonderful dessert is made and looking yummy! Family is coming today and tomorrow.
WHAT??? Our grandson has a headache and a fever??!! OHHHHH NOOO!!
Can this dessert freeze?
No judging here John! I would never! hehe I’m so happy you all enjoyed it! Happy Birthday wishes as well!
I subbed the pecans for graham cracker crust to invoke the cheesecake taste, turned out awesome, I may have added extra confectioners sugar to the whipped cream and the pudding and the crust too but… it’s for a birthday okay? don’t judge me! Fantastic, my family loved it.
I’m so happy to hear that Joyce! Thank you so much and take care yourself!! xo
II cannot wait to make some of these deserts, I was in heaven just reading them. OMG they all sound great. I will keep you informed. So glad I have your sight. I love to cook. Especially sweets. Take Care,
Yes you can! Enjoy!
Can you use sugar free pudding?
1 + 1/2 times would be ideal. But you could double it and if there are leftovers, put them in a small bowl or pan. Hope that helps Pam.
Can I double the recipe to fit a 12×17 inch pan?
Thanks Kelly! xo
So many layers of flavor in this!! And sounds easy to make too. Pinning!!
Probably 2 -3 days Andrea. Happy New Year!
How long does this dessert last in the fridge?
I’m so happy you found it here! I hope it brings back a lot of memories Robin! Thank you so much!