Layered Brownie Dessert

By littlefish

A tasty brownie is the base for cream cheese and chocolate pudding layers in this make-ahead dessert.

Ingredients

• FILLLING:
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup baking cocoa
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 2 packages (one 8 ounces, one 3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 cups whipped topping
• TOPPING:
• 2 cups cold milk
• 1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix
• Whipped topping and chopped walnuts

Details

Servings 12

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, salt and baking powder; add to creamed mixture just until moistened. Stir in nuts.
Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping; spread over brownies.
In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Spread over filling. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until serving.
Cut into squares; garnish with whipped topping and nuts. Yield: 12-15 servings.



Nutrition Facts: 1 piece (calculated without whipped topping and nuts) equals 548 calories, 28 g fat (15 g saturated fat), 88 mg cholesterol, 411 mg sodium, 69 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 8 g protein