4 Layer Dessert Recipe

Name: 4 Layer Dessert
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: ⅞ cup margarine; 1 ½ cups flour; 2 tablespoons sugar; ¾ cup chopped pecans; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese; 1 ½ cups Cool Whip; 1 ½ cups powdered sugar; 3 cups milk; 1 (3 1/2 ounce) package chocolate instant pudding; 1 (3 1/2 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding; Cool Whip

Servings: persons

⅞ cup margarine
1 ½ cups flour
2 tablespoons sugar
¾ cup chopped pecans
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 ½ cups Cool Whip
1 ½ cups powdered sugar
3 cups milk
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package chocolate instant pudding
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding
Cool Whip

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CRUST:.
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Cream together the margarine, flour, sugar and pecans for the crust.
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Spread in the bottom of an 8x13 baking pan.
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Bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit; cool.
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SECOND LAYER:.
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Mix the cream cheese, Cool Whip, and powdered sugar together until creamy.
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Spread over cooled crust.
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THIRD LAYER:.
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Whip milk, chocolate and vanilla puddings until thick.
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Spread over cheese mixture.
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FOURTH LAYER:.
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Spread remaining Cool Whip on top; chill.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ⅞ cup margarine, 1 ½ cups flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, ¾ cup chopped pecans, and more.

Yes, 4 Layer Dessert falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

4 Layer Dessert

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