Fluffy Cream Dessert

Contributed byJoan Howison
Slice of layered dessert with whipped cream, pecans, and bright red cherries on a patterned plate.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup pecans (plus extra for topping)
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 4 ounce cream cheese
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup Cool Whip (plus extra for topping)
  • 2 package instant pudding
  • 2 1/2 cup milk
  • cherries (for topping)
Yield: 12 Servings
Prep Time: 12 hours 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes

Instructions

Pat flour, 1/2 cup pecans and butter in 9 x 9-inch pan and bake 15 minutes at 350°; then cool.

Layer Number 1: Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar and 1 cup Cool whip, and poor over crust.

Layer Number 2: Combine instant pudding with milk and mix well. Pour over Layer 1.

Layer 3: Cover with Cool Whip and top with pecans and cherries. Refrigerate overnight. 

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