5 Layer Delicious Dessert Recipe

Name: 5 Layer Delicious Dessert
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1st layer; 1/2 cup flour; 3/4 cup butter or 3/4 cup margarine; 1 cup nuts (I use pecans); 2nd layer; 9 ounces Cool Whip; 8 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1 cup powdered sugar; 3rd layer; 1 (20 ounce) container of comstock cherries; 4th layer; 1 (3 1/2 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding; 1 (3 1/2 ounce) package chocolate instant pudding; 3 1/2 cups milk; 5th layer; 9 ounces Cool Whip; 1 Hershey Bar, grated

Servings: persons

1st layer
1/2 cup flour
3/4 cup butter or 3/4 cup margarine
1 cup nuts (I use pecans)
2nd layer
9 ounces Cool Whip
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
3rd layer
1 (20 ounce) container of comstock cherries
4th layer
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package chocolate instant pudding
3 1/2 cups milk
5th layer
9 ounces Cool Whip
1 Hershey Bar, grated

1
1st layer: heat oven to 350u00b0F.
2
Mix all the ingredients together (will be on the dry side) and use fingers to evenly pat down into the bottom of a baking dish about 9x13 size.
3
Bake for 25 minutes to form crust.
4
COOL before 2nd layer.
5
2nd layer: Mix all ingredients together and put all on top of the crust.
6
3rd layer: Open can of Cherries and spread out over 2nd layer.
7
4th layer: Mix the 2 pudding boxes and the milk together and spread out over the cherries.
8
5th layer: Spread out the Cool Whip on top of the pudding mixture and grate the Hershey bar over the whole thing.
9
Put the entire dish into the fridge to set up.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1st layer, 1/2 cup flour, 3/4 cup butter or 3/4 cup margarine, 1 cup nuts (I use pecans), and more.

Yes, 5 Layer Delicious 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

5 Layer Delicious Dessert

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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