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Turtle Lush Dessert

A layered dessert combining chocolate pudding, whipped topping, and crunchy pecans for a delightful and creamy treat.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Sweet Treat
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted
For the cream cheese layer
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 12 oz whipped topping (like Cool Whip) Reserve some for garnish
For the chocolate layer
  • 2 packages chocolate instant pudding mix (3.9 oz each)
  • 3.25 cups milk
For the topping
  • 1 cup caramel sauce
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • additional oz whipped topping for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish to form a crust. Set aside.
  2. In a separate bowl, blend together softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in half of the whipped topping gently until the mixture is light and fluffy. Spread this layer evenly over the crust.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the chocolate pudding mix and milk until thick. Pour it over the cream cheese layer.
  4. Drizzle the caramel sauce over the chocolate pudding layer, and sprinkle chopped pecans on top.
  5. Cover the entire dessert with the remaining whipped topping and drizzle with additional caramel sauce.
  6. Cover with foil or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  7. Slice into squares, serve, and enjoy.

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is softened for easy blending and do not skip the chilling time.