Chocolate Fudge Layered Lush

Chocolate Fudge Layered Lush

from melissassouthernstylekitchen.com
50 min

This Chocolate Fudge Layered Lush is a vintage dessert that's perfect for holidays, family gatherings and potluck parties year-round.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cold butter (cubed)
  • 1 cup pecan pieces
  • 2 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 8 oz frozen whipped topping (thawed)
  • 2 3.5 oz boxes chocolate fudge instant pudding mix
  • 3 cup half and half or whole milk
  • chocolate bar (grated for garnishing)

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray a 13x9 inch baking dish with cooking spray.

  2. 2

    In a small bowl use a pastry blender to cut the butter into the flour until it resembles cornmeal. Add the pecans mix to combine. Press firmly onto the bottom of the baking dish.

  3. 3

    Bake for 22-25 minutes until lightly golden. Cool completely.

  4. 4

    Assemble: 1st Layer - In a medium mixing bowl use a mixer to whip together cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla until creamy and smooth. Fold in one 8 oz whipped topping by hand. Spread over the cooled crust.

  5. 5

    2nd Layer - In the same bowl whip together both packages of fudge instant pudding mix with 3 cups of half and half or whole milk. Whip until thickened. Spread evenly over the cream cheese layer.

  6. 6

    3rd Layer - Frost the top with the remaining whipped topping. Sprinkle the top with grated chocolate.

  7. 7

    Chill for at least 4 hours before cutting.