Fat Man's Delight

Name: Fat Man's Delight
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 3 h 45 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 2/3 c. all-purpose flour; 2/3 c. chopped pecans; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/2 c. melted butter; 1 tbsp. sugar (optional); 1 package cream cheese, softened; 2/3 c. powdered sugar; 3 c. frozen whipped topping, divided; 2 packages instant chocolate pudding mix (3.4 ounces each); 4 c. milk; Chocolate sauce, for drizzling; Chocolate sprinkles

By Candace Braun DavisonPublished: Dec 22, 2016

Approved by the Delish Test Kitchen

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Yields:

Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

3 hrs 45 mins

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Also known as Chocolate Lush, 3 Steps to Heaven, Mountain Momma and Robert Redford Cake, this treat has so many layers of flavor you'll be coming back for seconds—or thirds. Our recipe's inspired by Chocolate, Chocolate and More.

NOTE: This dish traditionally calls for a doughy, biscuit-like crust, which can be polarizing. If that's not your style, try using store-bought sugar cookie dough for the crust. Bake it according to the package directions, let cool, then top with other layers.

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Ingredients

Crust

2/3 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup chopped pecans
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 cup melted butter
1 Tbsp. sugar (optional)

Cheesecake layer

1 package cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup powdered sugar
3 cups frozen whipped topping, divided

Chocolate Pudding Layer

2 packages instant chocolate pudding mix (3.4 ounces each)
4 cups milk
Chocolate sauce, for drizzling
Chocolate sprinkles

Directions

1. Step 1Make the crust: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, pecans, salt and butter. Press mixture into a greased 8”x8” square baking pan. Bake for 15 minutes at 325 degrees F. Remove and cool.
2. Step 2Make the cheesecake layer: In another mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and powdered sugar, beating with an electric mixer on low speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Fold in 1 1/2 c frozen whipped topping, then spread mixture in an even layer over the baked pecan crust.
3. Step 3In a third bowl, whisk pudding mix with milk, stirring until combined. Spread evenly over cheesecake filling. Top with a layer of remaining whipped topping and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
4. Step 4Drizzle with chocolate syrup and sprinkles and serve.