Butterscotch Pecan Dessert

By 1For_Him

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup cold butter
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup chopped pecans, divided
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
• 3-1/2 cups milk
• 2 packages (3.4 or 3.5 ounces each) instant butterscotch, chocolate, or vanilla pudding mix

Details

Servings 16
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a bowl, cut the butter into the flour until crumbly; stir in 1/2 cup pecans. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool.

In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until fluffy. Fold in 1 cup whipped topping; spread over crust. Combine milk and pudding mix until smooth; pour over cream cheese layer. Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes or until set. Top with remaining whipped topping and pecans. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours. Yield: 16-20 servings.