Oh So Yummy Chocolate Gooey Layered Dessert Recipe

Indulge in this decadent, Southern-inspired layered dessert! This recipe creates a rich chocolate base, creamy cheese layer, and a light and airy pudding topping. It's incredibly easy to make, yet delivers maximum flavor and texture. Perfect for potlucks, holidays, or a special treat any day of the week! Get ready for a taste of pure Southern comfort.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 239.1 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 4.6 (33 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Oh So Yummy Chocolate Gooey Layered Dessert

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How to Make Oh So Yummy Chocolate Gooey Layered Dessert

  1. **Make the chocolate crust:** In a medium bowl, combine the crushed chocolate sandwich cookies and melted butter. Mix until evenly moistened.
  2. **Press into pan:** Press the cookie mixture firmly into the bottom of a greased 9x13 inch baking pan.
  3. **Bake the crust:** Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly golden. Let cool completely.
  4. **Prepare the cream cheese layer:** In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and creamy.
  5. **Fold in Cool Whip:** Gently fold in the thawed Cool Whip until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. **Spread cream cheese layer:** Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled chocolate crust.
  7. **Prepare the pudding layer:** In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk and chocolate pudding mixes until smooth and thickened according to package directions.
  8. **Spread pudding layer:** Spread the pudding mixture evenly over the cream cheese layer.
  9. **Top with Cool Whip:** Spread the remaining Cool Whip over the pudding layer.
  10. **Garnish and chill:** Decorate the dessert with your choice of chopped nuts, shaved chocolate, or maraschino cherries.
  11. **Chill:** Refrigerate for at least 24 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to set completely before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

82g

Fat

28g

Carbs

9g