Decadent Sex in a Pan Dessert

Recipe: Decadent Sex in a Pan Dessert

Key Info:

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 4 hours (including chilling)

Servings: 12-15

Difficulty: Intermediate

Dietary Tags: Vegetarian, Contains Nuts

Equipment Needed:

• 9×13 baking dish
• Electric mixer
• Mixing bowls
• Measuring cups/spoons
• Spatula
• Cooling rack

Ingredients:

Crust:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 2 tablespoons sugar

Cream Cheese Layer:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 cup whipped topping

Pudding Layers:

• 1 package vanilla instant pudding
• 1 package chocolate instant pudding
• 3 cups cold milk (divided)

Topping:

• Additional whipped topping
• Chocolate shavings

Method:

1. Prepare Crust

– Mix flour, melted butter, pecans, and sugar

– Press firmly into 9×13 dish

– Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes

– Cool completely

2. Cream Cheese Layer

– Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar

– Fold in whipped topping

– Spread evenly over cooled crust

3. Pudding Layers

– Prepare vanilla pudding with 1.5 cups milk

– Spread over cream cheese layer

– Repeat with chocolate pudding

– Ensure layers are smooth and even

4. Final Touch

– Top with remaining whipped topping

– Sprinkle chocolate shavings

– Refrigerate 3-4 hours until set

Crucial Tips:

• Ensure crust is completely cool before layering
• Use instant pudding for best consistency
• Chill thoroughly for clean, distinct layers

Storage:

• Refrigerate up to 5 days
• Cover tightly with plastic wrap
• Do not freeze finished dessert

Variations:

• Swap pecans with graham cracker crust
• Use sugar-free pudding for lower-calorie version
• Add caramel drizzle on top

Common Mistakes to Avoid:

• Don’t skip chilling time
• Use cold milk for pudding
• Measure ingredients precisely

Pro Tips:

• Room temperature ingredients blend better
• Use electric mixer for smooth cream cheese layer
• Let each layer set before adding next