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:
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Prepare Crust:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the margarine, flour, and pecans until crumbly.
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Press Crust:
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of an oblong pan.
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Bake:
- Bake the crust in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 20 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
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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.
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Spread Cream Cheese Mixture:
- Once the crust has cooled, spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the crust layer.
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Prepare Pudding Layer:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the instant pudding mix and milk until well combined and thickened.
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Spread Pudding Mixture:
- Carefully spread the pudding mixture over the cream cheese layer.
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Top with Cool Whip:
- Finally, spread the remaining Cool Whip over the top of the pudding layer, ensuring it covers the entire surface.
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Chill:
- Refrigerate the dessert for at least 2 hours, or until set.
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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.
Reviews:
- Aggregated Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5 Stars)
- Review Count: 14
Enjoy your Summer Dessert! 🌞🍨
