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Striped Delight Dessert

A decadent layered dessert with a graham cracker crust, creamy cream cheese filling, chocolate pudding, and whipped topping.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 16
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Graham Cracker Crust
  • 2 cups Graham cracker crumbs
  • 0.25 cup Sugar
  • 0.375 cup Butter melted
Cream Cheese Layer
  • 8 oz Cream cheese softened
  • 0.25 cup Sugar
  • 0.125 cup Milk
  • 8 oz Cool Whip thawed
Chocolate Pudding Layer
  • 2 packages Instant chocolate pudding (4 serving size each)
  • 3.25 cups Cold milk
Topping
  • 8 oz Cool Whip thawed
  • 1 bar Hershey's bar optional, for shavings

Method
 

Graham Cracker Crust
  1. Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a large bowl to create a graham cracker mixture.
  2. Press the mixture firmly onto the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Cream Cheese Layer
  1. In a bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, sugar, and milk until well combined.
  2. Gently fold in 8 ounces of thawed Cool Whip until no streaks remain.
  3. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chilled graham cracker crust.
Chocolate Pudding Layer
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mixes and 3 1/4 cups of cold milk until well blended and thickened. Let it sit for 5 minutes to thicken further.
  2. Spoon the thickened chocolate pudding evenly over the cream cheese layer.
Assemble and Serve
  1. Refrigerate the dessert for at least two hours to allow it to set.
  2. When ready to serve, spread the remaining 8 ounces of thawed Cool Whip evenly over the pudding layer.
  3. Optional: Grate or shave a Hershey's bar over the top for garnish.
  4. Cut into squares and serve chilled.

Notes

This layered dessert is perfect for potlucks, holidays, or any occasion that calls for a sweet treat. It can be made ahead of time and refrigerated.