Chocolate and Vanilla Pecan Layer Dessert

Ingredients:

For the Crust:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 cup pecans, finely chopped

For the Filling:

• 8 oz cream cheese (1 package), room temperature
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 cup cool whip, thawed
• 3.9 oz box instant chocolate pudding mix
• 3.4 oz box instant vanilla pudding mix
• 3 cups milk

For the Topping:

• 3 tablespoons pecans, chopped
• 2 cups cool whip, thawed

Preparation:

Prepare the Crust:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a small bowl, combine the flour, butter, brown sugar, and 1 cup finely chopped pecans. Work the mixture into a crumble using your hands.
3. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish and bake for 15 minutes. Let it cool completely.

Prepare the Filling:

4. In a large bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix, instant vanilla pudding mix, and milk until smooth.
5. Add in the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and 1 cup of cool whip, and whisk until fully combined.

Assemble the Dessert:

6. Pour the pudding mixture over the cooled crust.
7. Top with 2 cups of cool whip and sprinkle with the remaining 3 tablespoons of chopped pecans.

Serve and Store:

8. Serve the dessert chilled. Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container.

Enjoy your delicious layered dessert!