Chocolate Heavenly Dessert

Chocolate Heavenly Dessert is a classic, layered with a vanilla buttery crust, sweetened cream cheese, chocolate pudding, and fluffy cool whip topping. The name describes it all!

Recipe by The Menu Maid on June 30, 2021

Prep time: PT30M

Cook time: PT15M

Total time: PT105M

Rating

5 stars (6 reviews)

Keywords

Chocolate Delight, Chocolate Heavenly Dessert, Chocolate layered dessert

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
12 tbsp salted butter, melted (1 1/2 sticks)
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup pecans, chopped fine (optional)
12 ounces softened cream cheese, 1 1/2 standard size blocks
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
1 cup cool whip topping (not the canned stuff)
2 (3.9) ounces instant chocolate pudding mix
3 cups milk
8 ounce container cool whip, divided
shaved chocolate for topping

Cuisine

American

Steps

Preheat oven to 350°. If using a glass pan, grease with butter or non-stick spray really well.
- In a medium bowl combine flour, melted butter, vanilla extract, and pecans if using. Stir until a soft dough forms.
- In your prepared 9×13 inch baking dish, press dough down using a fork or your clean fingers, making sure to cover the bottom of the pan and all the way to the edges. The dough will be thin but it will rise a bit in the oven.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, until lightly golden brown. Allow to cool completely.
- While crust is cooling combine cream cheese and powdered sugar in a medium bowl until smooth. Fold in 1 cup of cool whip, being careful not to over-mix. You want the mixture to be light and fluffy.
- In second bowl whisk chocolate pudding mix and milk until thickened. This takes about 2 minutes.
- Layer dessert by spreading first the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled crust, making sure it covers all the crust. Next add the chocolate pudding and carefully spread over the cream cheese mixture being mindful not to mix the two together. Finally, top with the remaining 2 cups of cool whip, again being careful not to combine with the chocolate layer. Shave chocolate over the top if desired for presentation.
- Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours and up to 24 hours. Slice and enjoy!

Nutitrion

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 344 kcal
Carbohydrates: 46 g
Protein: 6 g
Fat: 15 g
Saturated Fat: 8 g
Trans Fat: 0.004 g
Cholesterol: 39 mg
Sodium: 326 mg
Sugar: 29 g
Unsaturated Fat: 5 g

Reviews

The Menu Maid on 2026-07-06 (5 stars):
Hi Dana! I find a non-stick pan works the best to prevent any sticking. If you used a glass pan, sometimes the crust will stick if there wasn't enough butter or spray used. I updated the recipe card for clearer instructions on this and hopefully next time you'll have better results. Thank you for trying and making the recipe. I'm glad you enjoyed it otherwise!
Robyn Thayer on 2026-04-26 (5 stars):
Thank you so much for posting this recipe. It is absolutely the best ever. I made no changes (only used 8 Oz cream cheese.” Perfect recipe for potlucks or any holiday. I made it for a family reunion and everyone loved it. FYI, have printed copies of the recipe on a card so you can distribute because everyone will be asking for it. Thanks again so much.
The Menu Maid on 2023-11-23 (5 stars):
I have never thought to combine the pistachio and the chocolate. That sounds delicious! Thank you for the kind review and Happy Thanksgiving☺
Pam on 2023-11-22 (5 stars):
We used to layer cream cheese, chocolate pudding, pistachio pudding then cool whip all in one dessert! Thank you for bringing this back to our family husband wants this for Thanksgiving dessert 😊😊
The Menu Maid on 2021-07-14 (5 stars):
Yes there is! 😉
Theo on 2021-07-13 (5 stars):
Totally delish!!! There’s defiantly goodness in the good ol days!!