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Chocolate Vanilla Cream Pie

A delightful dessert combining chocolate richness and smooth vanilla creaminess in a layered treat with a crunchy pecan crust.

Ingredients

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  • 1¼ cups flour
  • ½ cup finely chopped pecans
  • ¼ cup pecans for topping
  • ½ cup butter, melted
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 8 ounces Cool Whip, divided
  • 3½ cups milk
  • 3.4 ounces instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 3.4 ounces instant chocolate pudding mix
  • Chocolate shavings for decoration

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two pie pans.
  2. Combine the flour, chopped pecans, and melted butter in a large bowl.
  3. Divide the mixture evenly between the pie pans and press firmly to form crusts.
  4. Bake the crusts for about 20 minutes until golden brown, then allow to cool completely.
  5. Beat together the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
  6. Fold in 6 ounces of Cool Whip into the cream cheese mixture.
  7. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly into the cooled crusts.
  8. Whisk the instant vanilla and chocolate pudding mixes with separate bowls of milk until thickened.
  9. Layer the vanilla pudding over the cream cheese mixture, then the chocolate pudding.
  10. Top with remaining Cool Whip and sprinkle with extra chopped pecans and chocolate shavings.

Notes

For a nuttier flavor, try using toasted pecans in the crust. This pie can also be refrigerated for 3-4 days.

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Keywords: Chocolate Dessert, Vanilla Cream Pie, Pecan Pie, Holiday Dessert, Layered Pie