Possum Pie Recipe
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
- 1 cup all-purpose flour — forms the base of the crust.
- ½ cup chopped pecans — adds nutty crunch to the crust.
- ½ 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 ¾ 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 ¾ 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.