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Next Best Thing to Robert Redford Dessert

Next Best Thing to Robert Redford Dessert

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This Southern classic is a heavenly four-layer delight that balances a crunchy, buttery pecan crust with a silky, velvet-smooth cream cheese filling, rich vanilla pudding, and an airy whipped topping. Known for its perfect texture contrast, this chilled dessert is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any gathering. It is easy to prepare, requires no complicated equipment, and actually improves in flavor as it chills, making it the ideal make-ahead treat for your next special occasion.

  • Total Time: 400
  • Yield: 12 Servings 1x

Ingredients

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1 Cup All-Purpose Flour
1/2 Cup Unsalted Butter, melted
1 Cup Chopped Pecans
8 Ounces Cream Cheese, softened
1 Cup Powdered Sugar, sifted
2 Small Boxes Instant Vanilla Pudding mix
4 Cups Whole Milk
8 Ounces Whipped Topping, thawed

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Combine flour, melted butter, and chopped pecans in a medium bowl until a crumbly dough forms.
Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking pan.
Bake for 20 minutes until lightly golden brown, then allow the crust to cool completely.
In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth; spread evenly over the cooled crust.
Whisk the vanilla pudding mix with milk until thickened; spread this layer over the cream cheese mixture.
Top with an even layer of the thawed whipped topping.
Refrigerate the dessert for at least 6 hours before slicing and serving.

Notes

Letting the dessert chill for at least six hours is essential for the flavors to meld and the layers to set properly for clean slicing. Ensure the cream cheese is fully at room temperature to avoid lumps in the filling.

  • Author: Tiramisu Cake
  • Prep Time: 20
  • Cook Time: 20
  • Category: American Comfort Dessert
  • Method: Baking and Chilling
  • Cuisine: American Comfort Dessert
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 210mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 11g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg