Golden Summer Delight

Recipe: Summer Dessert 🌞🍨

Description: Dive into the sweetness of summer with this delightful dessert recipe from lovewithrecipes.com. Perfect for lunches, snacks, potlucks, or any summer gathering, this easy-to-make treat will surely impress both kids and adults alike. With just under an hour of total time, you’ll have a scrumptious dessert ready to share and enjoy!

Preparation Time: 25 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

Calories: 425.9
Fat: 26.9g
Saturated Fat: 8.1g
Cholesterol: 29.4mg
Sodium: 461.9mg
Carbohydrates: 42.2g
Fiber: 1.3g
Sugar: 26.1g
Protein: 5.7g

Ingredients:

Quantity	Ingredient
3/4 – 1 1/2	Margarine
1 1/2	Flour
1	Pecans
8	Cream Cheese
1	Powdered Sugar
1/2	Cool Whip
2	Instant Pudding Mix
3	Milk
1/2	Cool Whip (additional)

Instructions:

Prepare Crust:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the margarine, flour, and pecans until crumbly.
Press Crust:
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of an oblong pan.
Bake:
- Bake the crust in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 20 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
Prepare Cream Cheese Layer:
- In another mixing bowl, blend together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and half of the carton of Cool Whip until smooth and creamy.
Spread Cream Cheese Mixture:
- Once the crust has cooled, spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the crust layer.
Prepare Pudding Layer:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the instant pudding mix and milk until well combined and thickened.
Spread Pudding Mixture:
- Carefully spread the pudding mixture over the cream cheese layer.
Top with Cool Whip:
- Finally, spread the remaining Cool Whip over the top of the pudding layer, ensuring it covers the entire surface.
Chill:
- Refrigerate the dessert for at least 2 hours, or until set.
Serve and Enjoy!
- Once chilled, slice into squares and serve chilled. Enjoy the refreshing taste of summer in every bite!

Recipe Notes:

Feel free to adjust the quantity of margarine according to your preference for the crust’s texture.
For a nuttier flavor, you can toast the pecans before adding them to the crust mixture.
Experiment with different flavors of instant pudding mix to customize the dessert to your liking.
This dessert can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days before serving.