Idiot's Delight Recipe

Name: Idiot's Delight
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 packages instant pudding mix butter pecan; 1 x milk as needed; 1 tub whipped topping, prepared; 8 ounces cream cheese; 2 tablespoons sour cream optional; 1 cup powdered sugar; 2 cups flour, all-purpose; 3/4 cup pecans finely ground; 9 tablespoons butter; ⅔ cup pecans coarsely broken; 1 tablespoon butter; 6 teaspoons brown sugar, light

Servings: persons

2 packages instant pudding mix butter pecan
1 x milk as needed
1 tub whipped topping, prepared
8 ounces cream cheese
2 tablespoons sour cream optional
1 cup powdered sugar
2 cups flour, all-purpose
3/4 cup pecans finely ground
9 tablespoons butter
⅔ cup pecans coarsely broken
1 tablespoon butter
6 teaspoons brown sugar, light

1
PREPARE CRUST:
2
Stir pecans for crust into flour and cut in butter.
3
Use spatula to press mixture flat into long pan (9x12 inch).
4
Bake at 325F (160C).
5
until brown, about 25 minutes.
6
(You will smell the nuts cooking.)
7
PREPARE TOPPING:
8
Brown pecans for topping in 1 tablespoon butter and the light brown sugar until resembles praline; let cool.
9
Soften cream cheese; add 2 tablespoon sour cream (optional).
10
Mix up pudding according to directions, including milk.
11
Blend cream cheese mixture thoroughly with confectioner's sugar; add 1 cup Cool Whip from container.
12
Spread cream cheese mixture onto cooled crust; top with pudding, then the rest of the cool whip.
13
Pour cooled pecan topping on top and chill.

1821

kcal

Calories

159

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 packages instant pudding mix butter pecan, 1 x milk as needed, 1 tub whipped topping, prepared, 8 ounces cream cheese, and more.

Yes, Idiot's Delight falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Idiot's Delight

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