Possum Pie
Possum Pie is a creamy dessert filled with layers of chocolate and vanilla, perfect for any occasion and sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
For the crust
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup chopped pecans You can substitute with walnuts or almonds.
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
For the filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened Make sure it's softened for easy mixing.
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 1 package instant chocolate pudding mix
- 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 ¾ cups cold milk
- Chocolate shavings, for garnish Feel free to add extra chocolate shavings on top for decoration.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine flour, chopped pecans, and melted butter.
- Press this mixture into a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then let it cool completely.
Filling
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until creamy.
- Fold in half of the whipped topping until well combined.
- Spread this cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust.
- In another bowl, whisk together the chocolate and vanilla pudding mixes with cold milk.
- Pour this pudding mixture over the cream cheese layer.
- Spread the remaining whipped topping on top.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Store covered tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For longer storage, consider freezing, but be aware the texture may change upon thawing.