The Next Best Thing to Robert Redford

I think I’ve found my new favorite dessert, it’s from itsy bitsy foodies.  I made this layered pudding dessert to take to my dad’s for his birthday/Christmas eve get together.  My entire family raved.  My brother-in-law and sister both asked for the recipe.  I hope you go and make this ASAP!  I’ve seen this recipe with Cool Whip substituted for whipped cream…your call.  I prefer whipped cream and now that I have this, it takes no time at all.

I’m still in shock!!  I’ve been coveting a KitchenAid Stand Mixer for 5+ years now.  Mike surprised me on Wednesday with my very own stand mixer!  EEEEEEKKK!!!!  I had about 15 minutes of “Oh my god! Oh my god!  Oh my god!”  Then another 2 days of “I can’t believe I have a stand mixer!” and squealing every time I look at it.  I may have kissed it a few times too.

{Doesn’t she look like she’s always belonged on my counter?}

I’m still freaking out!  I wanted to tell everyone, but had to keep things on the DL for a few days.  It was so hard to not tell.  Mike had the best idea ever.  His friend Kyle works for a company that does vinyl wrapping.  I’ve seen stand mixer decals like these, but with Kyle’s hook-up  could take any picture or design and have them wrap the entire mixer.  I’m on the hunt for the perfect picture.

Okay.  Focus Julie.  Focus.  You made dessert.

Kelsey Kilts {Itsy Bitsy Foodies}

The Next Best Thing to Robert Redford

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

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Shortbread Layer:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup butter, softened
• 1 cup finely chopped pecans or almonds

Cream Cheese Layer:

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• ½ recipe homemade whipped cream {below} [or 1/2 tub Cool Whip]

Pudding Layer:

• 1 large package instant vanilla pudding mix
• 1 large package instant chocolate pudding mix
• 3 cups cold milk

Whipped Cream:

• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

Garnish:

• ½ cup mini chocolate chips

Method

 

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Whipped Cream:

• Whip all ingredients together until medium to stiff peaks form; set aside.

Shortbread Layer:

• Mix together the flour, butter and chopped nuts until the dough is crumble-like.
• Press the mixture into a greased 9″ x 13″ pan.
• Bake the shortbread crust at 350 degrees F for 15 to 20 minutes of until lightly golden. Let the cookie crust cool.

Cream Cheese Layer:

• Beat the sugar into the cream cheese until it is smooth. Fold in the whipped cream (or 1/2 tub Cool Whip). Spread the mixture over the cooled crust.

Pudding Layer:

• Beat the milk into the pudding mixes until the mixture is smooth and thickened. Spread the pudding over the middle layer.

Garnish:

• Spread remaining whipped cream (or Cool Whip) over top of pudding and sprinkle mini chocolate chips. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

Photos are of a half batch prepared in a 9" x 9" baking dish.

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The old photo of this recipe.

So sad.  No justice done to how wonderful this dessert is.