Butterscotch Delight
Butterscotch Delight is a classic layered dessert with a buttery baked shortbread crust, a sweet cream cheese layer, creamy butterscotch pudding, and a fluffy whipped topping finish. It’s an easy make-ahead dessert that’s perfect for potlucks, holidays, and summer gatherings.
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Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 329kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup pecans, finely chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 16 oz large tub whipped topping, divided
- 2 small boxes (3.4 oz each) butterscotch instant pudding
- 3 cups milk, cold
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter, flour, and chopped pecans. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Bake for 25 minutes, then remove from the oven and allow the crust to cool completely.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in half of the whipped topping. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled crust.
- In another bowl, whisk together the butterscotch pudding mix and milk until thickened. Carefully spread the pudding over the cream cheese layer. Refrigerate for 15–20 minutes to allow the pudding to set slightly.
- Spread the remaining whipped topping over the pudding layer. Sprinkle with additional chopped pecans if desired. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Use real butter, not margarine, for the flakiest crust.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 329 kcal | Carbohydrates: 31 g | Protein: 6 g | Fat: 21 g | Saturated Fat: 11 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8 g | Cholesterol: 71 mg | Sodium: 191 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 20 g
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