Description
Creamy butterscotch lush cake delights dessert enthusiasts with layers of rich, caramel-infused goodness. Sweet indulgence awaits those craving a luxurious homemade treat that promises pure comfort and satisfaction.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 8 ounces package cream cheese
- 3 cups cold milk
- 2 3.4 ounces packages butterscotch pudding
Nuts:
- 1/2 cup pecans
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
Sweeteners and Toppings:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 1 8 ounces container whipped topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray to ensure easy removal.
- Combine flour and butter in a mixing bowl, using a pastry cutter or fork to create coarse, pebble-like crumbs. Gently fold in chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
- Transfer the crumbly mixture into the prepared baking dish, pressing firmly and evenly across the bottom to create a compact crust.
- Bake the crust for 20 minutes until lightly golden, then remove from the oven and allow to cool completely at room temperature.
- Using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Gently fold in whipped topping until well incorporated.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled crust, creating a uniform layer.
- In a separate bowl, whisk pudding mix and milk until smooth and slightly thickened. Pour pudding directly over the cream cheese layer.
- Refrigerate the dessert for 3-4 hours, allowing the layers to set and flavors to meld together.
- Before serving, top with an additional layer of whipped topping and sprinkle chopped pecans across the surface for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- Swap out regular flour for gluten-free alternatives to make this dessert celiac-friendly without compromising texture.
- Toast pecans beforehand to enhance their nutty flavor and add a deeper, more complex crunch to the crust.
- Use instant pudding mix for quicker set time and more consistent results, especially when preparing in advance.
- Consider reducing sugar content by using sugar-free pudding mix and low-fat cream cheese for a lighter version of this indulgent dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg