Description
A no-bake dessert that’s chocolatey, creamy, and crunchy, perfect for impressing guests with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-made graham cracker crust
- 1 (3.9 oz) box instant chocolate pudding mix
- 1 1/2 cups cold full-fat milk
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 8 oz whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- Optional: 1/4 cup shredded coconut or toffee bits
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk pudding mix and milk for 2 minutes. Let set for 5 minutes.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Fold whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture.
- Spread chocolate pudding into the graham cracker crust.
- Top with the cream cheese mixture and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle pecans and chocolate chips on top; add coconut or toffee bits if desired.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Soften cream cheese to room temperature to avoid lumps. Patience in chilling leads to better structure.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: no-bake, dessert, chocolate, cream cheese, easy pie, Texas Trash Pie