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Butterscotch Pecan Dessert

SUBMITTED BY: Becky Harrison

"Light and creamy, this terrific treat never lasts long when I serve it. The fluffy cream cheese layer topped with cool butterscotch pudding is a lip-smacking combination. -Becky Harrison, Albion, Illinois"
PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  35 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1/2 cup cold butter or margarine
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup chopped pecans, divided
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 (8 ounce) carton frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
  • 3 1/2 cups milk
  • 2 (3.4 ounce) packages instant butterscotch or vanilla pudding mix

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a bowl, cut the butter into the flour until crumbly; stir in 1/2 cup pecans. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until fluffy. Fold in 1 cup whipped topping; spread over crust. Combine milk and pudding mix until smooth; pour over cream cheese layer. Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes or until set. Top with remaining whipped topping and pecans. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
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Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2006 by Cathee
I made this for the gals at work. It was a total success! MORE
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Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2006 by MSTUCKER
very good made this last night used butterscotch and vanilla pudding MORE
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Reviewed on Aug. 25, 2008 by HuiXin
I won an appetizer/dessert contest with this dessert. It was delicious! MORE
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Reviewed on Jun. 14, 2008 by cookieann
This recipe is easy and delicious! I made it for fathers day and it was devoured! The only... MORE
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Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2008 by rainey
I took this to a large meeting and it fed 24 very appreciate dessert lovers including myself. ... MORE
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Reviewed on Sep. 13, 2007 by Suzy
This is a great crust! Was a great dessert for a potluck! MORE
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Reviewed on Jul. 1, 2007 by ajepson
I entered this recipe in a family reunion 'best recipe contest', and although it didn't win... MORE
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Reviewed on May 17, 2007 by GINAH1
I've been making this one forever and everyone always likes it. You can sub in chocolate... MORE
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Reviewed on May 17, 2007 by KayLee
I have made this recipe or a variation of it for years. I get lots of compliments every time... MORE


 
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