Name: Possum Pie Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 4 h 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour — forms the base of the crust.; 1/2 cup chopped pecans — adds nutty crunch to the crust.; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted — binds the crust together.; 8 oz cream cheese, softened — for the creamy second layer.; 1 cup powdered sugar — sweetens the cream cheese filling.; 1 cup whipped topping — lightens the cream cheese filling and tops the pie.; 1 package instant chocolate pudding mix — for the rich chocolate layer.; 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix — balances with a creamy vanilla layer.; 2 3/4 cups cold milk — for mixing with the pudding.; Chocolate shavings, for garnish — optional but adds a touch of elegance.

Description

Possum Pie is a layered dessert featuring a crunchy pecan crust, creamy cheesecake filling, and rich chocolate and vanilla pudding layers, topped with whipped cream.

Ingredients

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1 cup all-purpose flour — forms the base of the crust.
1/2 cup chopped pecans — adds nutty crunch to the crust.
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted — binds the crust together.
8 oz cream cheese, softened — for the creamy second layer.
1 cup powdered sugar — sweetens the cream cheese filling.
1 cup whipped topping — lightens the cream cheese filling and tops the pie.
1 package instant chocolate pudding mix — for the rich chocolate layer.
1 package instant vanilla pudding mix — balances with a creamy vanilla layer.
2 3/4 cups cold milk — for mixing with the pudding.
Chocolate shavings, for garnish — optional but adds a touch of elegance.

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Mix flour, chopped pecans, and melted butter in a bowl.
Press the mixture into a pie dish to form the crust.
Bake for 15 minutes, then let it cool.
Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
Fold in half of the whipped topping.
Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust.
Whisk chocolate pudding mix with 1 3/4 cups cold milk.
Pour the chocolate pudding over the cream cheese layer.
Whisk vanilla pudding mix with 1 cup cold milk.
Pour the vanilla pudding over the chocolate layer.
Chill the pie for at least 4 hours.
Top with the remaining whipped topping and chocolate shavings before serving.

Notes

Make sure the crust cools completely before adding the cream cheese layer.
Chill the pie thoroughly to set all layers.
Use high-quality pudding mixes for the best flavor.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 350
Sugar: 25g
Sodium: 300mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: Possum Pie, layered dessert, pecan crust, chocolate vanilla pie