Ingredients

serves approximately 20

　　8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter

　　1 cup all-purpose flour

　　1/2 cup chopped pecans

　　One 8-ounce package cream cheese

　　1 cup powdered sugar

　　1 quart heavy cream, whipped with 1 cup sugar until stiff

　　Two 3.4-ounce packages instant chocolate pudding mix

　　3 cups milk

　　

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a 13 × 9 × 2-inch glass dish, melt butter and stir in flour and 1/4 cup of the nuts. Bake about 20 minutes, until firm. Let cool.

　　

Step 2

First layer: Combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, and 1 cup of whipped cream. Layer over cooked nut crust.

　　

Step 3

Second layer: Combine instant pudding mix and milk. Layer over first layer.

　　

Step 4

Third layer: Combine remaining whipped cream and remaining chopped nuts. Layer over top. Keep refrigerated.

　　Paula Deen's Kitchen Classics