Description
An indulgent, layered dessert featuring graham crackers, cream cheese, caramel, pecans, and chocolate pudding that requires no baking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup cold milk
- 1 container (8 oz) thawed whipped topping, divided
- 1 cup caramel sauce, divided
- 1 cup chopped pecans, lightly toasted, divided
- 1 cup instant chocolate pudding mix (approximately 2 x 3.9 oz packages)
- 3 cups cold milk
- ¼ cup chocolate syrup for garnish
Instructions
- Combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and ¼ cup cold milk, beating until creamy. Gently fold in half of the thawed whipped topping until just combined. Spread evenly over the chilled crust. Return to the refrigerator.
- Drizzle about half of the caramel sauce over the cream cheese layer. Sprinkle about half of the toasted chopped pecans evenly over the caramel. Chill for 10-15 minutes to slightly set.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the instant chocolate pudding mix with 3 cups cold milk for about 2 minutes until thickened. Pour and spread immediately over the caramel and pecan layer. Return to the refrigerator to firm up for at least 15-20 minutes.
- Spread the remaining thawed whipped topping evenly over the set chocolate pudding layer. Cover loosely and refrigerate for a minimum of 4-6 hours or preferably overnight for best results and clean slicing.
- Before serving, drizzle generously with the remaining caramel sauce and chocolate syrup. Sprinkle with the remaining chopped pecans. For clean slices, dip a sharp knife in hot water and wipe clean between each cut. Slice and serve cold.
Notes
Chill overnight for the best results. Use a sharp knife dipped in hot water for clean slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: no bake dessert, turtle lasagna, chocolate dessert, layered dessert