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opossum pie easy

Possum Pie is a no-bake, layered dessert that starts with a buttery shortbread cookie crust, followed by a nutty cream cheese layer, a blend of chocolate and vanilla pudding, and a fluffy whipped cream topping. I love to finish it off with a sprinkle of pecans and chocolate shavings. Despite its playful name, there’s no possum involved—just layers of deliciousness!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups shortbread cookie crumbs
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • 0.5 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 0.25 cup pecans (finely chopped)
  • 0.33 cup instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 0.25 cup instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1.75 cups whole milk (cold)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces whipped cream (for topping)
  • pecans (chopped, for topping)
  • chocolate shavings (for topping)

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the shortbread cookie crumbs and melted butter, stirring with a fork until evenly moistened. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a deep 9-inch pie pan to form the crust. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and confectioners' sugar. Using a hand mixer, beat the mixture until smooth and creamy. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the crust.
  3. Sprinkle the finely chopped pecans over the cream cheese layer. Set aside.
  4. In a separate large bowl, combine the chocolate pudding mix, vanilla pudding mix, milk, and vanilla. Using a hand mixer, beat the mixture for about 2 minutes, or until thickened. Spread the pudding mixture evenly over the pecan layer.
  5. Cover the pie and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until fully set.
  6. Before serving, spread the whipped cream evenly over the top of the pudding layer. Garnish with chopped pecans and chocolate shavings.
  7. Serve chilled.