grandma's 4 layer dessert
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My Grandma used to make this dessert for every major family gathering. It's been a family favorite for many years.
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prep time
30 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
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yield
Ingredients
- 1 package cream cheese, softened
- 1 package cool whip, thawed
- 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix (3.4 oz)
- 1 package instant chocolate pudding mix (3.9 oz)
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 3 cups milk
- CRUST:
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup butter
How To Make grandma's 4 layer dessert
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Step 1Combine flour and walnuts in a bowl. Cut in the butter until mixture is the consistency of fine crumbs. Press into a 13 x 9 inch baking pan. Bake crust at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool.
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Step 2Combine sugar, cream cheese, and half of the carton of whipped topping in a bowl, beating until smooth. Spread over crust.
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Step 3In 2 separate bowls, combine each pudding mix with 1.5 cups of milk and mix until the pudding is at a soft serve consistency. Spread chocolate pudding over cream cheese mixture, then vanilla pudding over chocolate pudding layer.
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Step 4Spread remaining whipped topping over vanilla pudding layer and chill until ready to serve. May be garnished with chocolate curls, chopped nuts, or both.
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