4 Layer Dessert Recipe

Ingredients for 4 Layer Dessert

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) softened butter
• Self Rising Flour
• 8 ounces softened cream cheese
• 2 cups Cool Whip
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix

How to Make 4 Layer Dessert

1. **First Layer: Crust** In a medium bowl, cream together 1/2 cup (1 stick) softened butter and 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour until crumbly. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2. **Second Layer: Cream Cheese Filling** In a large bowl, beat 8 ounces of softened cream cheese with 1 cup powdered sugar until smooth. Gently fold in 1 cup Cool Whip.
3. **Spread:** Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the crust.
4. **Third Layer: Pudding** Prepare 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant pudding according to package directions. Let it thicken slightly before using.
5. **Spread:** Spread the prepared pudding evenly over the cream cheese layer.
6. **Fourth Layer: Cool Whip Topping** Spread the remaining 1 cup of Cool Whip evenly over the pudding layer.