This layered chocolate pudding dessert features a buttery crust, creamy chocolate pudding, a smooth cream cheese layer, and Cool Whip topping. Easy to make and perfect for potlucks, holidays, or family gatherings!
Preheat oven to 350℉. Mix first 3 ingredients into 9x13 pan.
1 cup flour, ½ cup pecans, ½ cup butter
Press mixture into an even layer. It will seem like it will not all fit. But it will, trust the process. Bake for 15 minutes. Until slightly golden on edges. Cool completely.
With a mixer mix sugar, cream cheese and 1 cup of the Cool Whip until fluffy. Spread this over the cooled crust-Gently! Do not press down because you will break your crust. That crust is delicate. Whisk milk with pudding. Pour onto cream cheese layer. And spread evenly. Refrigerate several hours. Spread with rest of Cool Whip. Garnish with shaved chocolate if desired.