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Mom's Texas Delight

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"You've never had a pudding dessert this good! It is elegant and delicious. Everyone will want the recipe. This is NOT your ordinary pudding dessert! It is well worth your efforts." — NIXIECHICK

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees F). In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, 1/2 cup pecans and melted butter or margarine. Press into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, then chill until cold.
In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Stir in the whipped topping. Drop spoonfuls onto the chilled crust, and spread evenly. Return to the refrigerator while you prepare the next layer.
In a medium bowl, mix together the pudding mixes and milk. Yes this is half as much milk as the package states. Spread over the cream cheese layer. Chill until set.
Spread remaining whipped topping over the top, and garnish with chopped pecans.

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PREP 45 mins
COOK 15 mins
READY IN 1 hr

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jun 25, 2007

I have added canned crushed pineapple to this, just drain the pineapple well and spoon over the cream cheese. I have used Bananna pudding adding sliced banannas.

—love2teach

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Most Helpful Critical Review

May 13, 2007

This is yummy. Sort of a pie, sort of like a pudding. This reminds me of a dessert called chocolate lush. I made this for my hubby's birthday instead of a cake since he isn't a cake eater but loves cheesecake, pudding and parfaits. I used 2% milk and chocolate pudding mix since he doesn't like coconut either. This was really simple to prepare and just took a bit of time is all. Could be done with any flavor of pudding. This makes a huge pan and could serve 12 easily. Thanks for sharing this delightful dessert recipe.

—~TxCin~ILove2Ck

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26 Ratings

Jun 01, 2007

THIS IS A NICE CHANGE WITH THE COCONUT PUDDING (I ADDED FLAKED COCONUT TO THE PUDDING TO ADD SOME PUNCH) BUT I HAVE BEEN MAKING THIS FOR YEARS WITH CHOCOLATE PUDDING & THE REAL NAME IS NOT "MOM'S TEXAS DELIGHT", IT IS SLUSH CAKE. IT WAS FAMOUS AROUND THE 70'S & WAS ORIGINALLY MADE WITH PISTACHIO INSTANT PUDDING----BUT MOST PEOPLE PREFERRED CHOCOLATE.

—JACKIE2830

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Nov 30, 2007

This has been my all time fav. desert since i was like 10 years old. This is the best!! You have to use Chocolate pudding though. Never heard of using coconut cream pudding, but maybe i will try it sometime. But for sure try it with chocolate pudding, its classic. Oh and it is even better if you use dream whip, instead of cool whip. Depends on your preference.

—tigershoes

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Jun 09, 2008

I love love love this recipe!! I've made it a couple time as written, and I changed it up a little and used a traditional graham cracker crust (pecans can get a little expensive). I love them both!!

—norah

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Apr 10, 2007

Be sure to try this with the coconut cream pudding--it "makes" the recipe. This just isn't as good with banana cream pudding; and, although a chocoholic, I've never made it with the chocolate pudding. Pistachio--that I'll have to try!

—NIXIECHICK

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Jun 01, 2007

I make this with white chocolate pudding and a layer of chocolate fudge pudding, and when you add the rest of the whipped cream i top it off with walnuts (chopped) and chocolate shavings, a beautiful dessert to bring to gatherings.

—PACKERMOM04

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Aug 29, 2006

This recipe is delicious and a hit at potlucks. I use chocolate pudding instead of the coconut, but that is the only variance. Try this - you'll love it!

—Donna

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Nutrition

Calories
444 kcal
22%

Carbohydrates
42.9 g
14%

Cholesterol
44 mg
15%

Fat
28.9 g
45%

Fiber
1.9 g
8%

Protein
5.3 g
11%

Sodium
305 mg
12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Mom's Texas Delight

Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 444
Calories from Fat: 260

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28.9g 45 %
Saturated Fat 15.9g 80 %
Cholesterol 44mg 15 %
Sodium 305mg 12 %
Potassium 158mg 4 %
Total Carbohydrates 42.9g 14 %
Dietary Fiber 1.9g 8 %
Protein 5.3g 11 %
Sugars 28.9g
Vitamin A 12 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 10 %
Iron 11 %
Thiamin 17 %
Niacin 14 %
Vitamin B6 4 %
Magnesium 8 %
Folate 15 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.