Description
This no-bake Chocolate Delight dessert features a crunchy cookie crust, creamy layers of sweetened cream cheese, rich chocolate pudding, and whipped topping. Perfect for make-ahead gatherings or just a cozy night treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups crushed chocolate sandwich cookies
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 packages (3.9 oz each) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 3 cups cold milk
- 16 oz whipped topping, thawed
- 1/4 cup chocolate shavings
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine crushed chocolate cookies and melted butter. Press firmly into a 9×13 inch dish. Chill for 10 minutes.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then mix until fluffy.
- Spread cream cheese mixture over the crust evenly with a spatula.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together chocolate pudding mix and cold milk for 2 minutes until thickened.
- Spread pudding over the cream cheese layer evenly.
- Top with whipped topping, smoothing it out or swirling decoratively.
- Chill for at least 2 hours. Sprinkle chocolate shavings before serving.
Notes
- Let cream cheese fully soften for smooth texture.
- Use a serrated knife for cleaner slices.
- Chill overnight for best flavor and layers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: chocolate delight, no bake dessert, layered pudding dessert, make ahead chocolate dessert