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No-Bake Chocolate Cream Layered Dessert

No-Bake Chocolate Cream Layered Dessert

No-bake layered dessert with a chocolate cookie crust, sweet cream cheese layer, chocolate pudding, and whipped topping
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 12

INGREDIENTS

Crust

  • 2 cups chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • pinch of salt.

Cream Cheese Layer

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1 2 cups whipped topping thawed.

Chocolate Pudding Layer

  • 2 boxes 3.9 oz instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 3 cups cold milk.

Topping and Garnish

  • 2 cups whipped topping thawed
  • 2 tbsp mini chocolate chips or chocolate shavings
  • cocoa powder for dusting optional.

INSTRUCTIONS

Crust

  • Mix cookie crumbs with melted butter and salt until evenly moistened
  • press firmly into the bottom of a 9x13 inch dish
  • chill 10 minutes while preparing the filling.

Cream Cheese Layer

  • Beat cream cheese until smooth
  • mix in powdered sugar then milk and vanilla until creamy
  • fold in whipped topping until uniform
  • spread evenly over chilled crust.

Chocolate Pudding Layer

  • Whisk pudding mix with cold milk for 2 minutes until thickened
  • let stand 5 minutes to set slightly
  • spread evenly over the cream cheese layer.

Topping and Chill

  • Spread whipped topping over the pudding layer
  • garnish with chocolate chips or shavings
  • refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight before slicing for clean layers.

Notes

1. Use graham cracker crumbs or vanilla wafer crumbs instead of cookie crumbs 2. substitute sugar free pudding and light whipped topping to reduce calories 3. ensure cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps 4. chill longer for cleaner slices 5. add a peanut butter layer by mixing 1 2 cup peanut butter into the cream cheese layer if desired

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 25g