Grandma's Chocolate Delight Recipe is a simple layered dessert with pudding, sweetened cream cheese and whipped cream on a shortbread crust. This cool, creamy treat will be one of your favorite desserts for family gatherings, holidays or any day!
Preheat oven to 350 degrees f, and spray a 13 x 9 inch baking pan with non stick spray or grease with butter
In a medium mixing bowl, mix the flour with softened butter until well combined. Press into baking sheet
Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown and firm. Remove and let cool completely
Cream Cheese Layer
In a medium mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add the powdered sugar and Cool Whip, and mix until creamy and well combined
Gently spoon the cream cheese mixture over cooled crust, and spread evenly with spatula. Place into refrigerator to set
Pudding Layer
In a large mixing bowl, whisk the chocolate pudding, vanilla pudding and milk until well combined and thick
Gently spoon the pudding over the cream cheese layer and carefully spread evenly over layer. Place in refrigerator to set, about 30 minutes
Top Layer
Spoon 2 or more cups of Cool Whip over pudding layer, and spread evenly over layer. Top with grated chocolate. Refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight
Notes
Recommend using 2 8 oz tubs of Cool Whip or 12 ounce tub so you have enough topping.You can speed up the setting and cooling time by freezing each layer before adding the next.Recipe works best if made ahead of time to allow plenty of time for layers to set. This makes it easier to cut.