My husband doesn’t like cake. I know, crazy, right? I guess what he says is that he “isn’t a big fan.” Either way I’m offended. When his birthday rolls around I ask him what he wants for his dessert, seeing as how he doesn’t like cake. Last year he asked for Texas Sheet Cake (delicious!) and this year he wanted Million Dollar Dessert. His mom makes this dessert and it is fabulous. All of the different levels work so well together with all the flavors and textures going on…Yum! My family got to eat this for the first time when I made this for a birthday party for Tyson at my parents’ house. And of course it was a big hit. So for all of you kids that don’t like cake on your birthday, here is another yummy option for you!
Million Dollar Dessert
- 3/4 c. nuts, chopped fine, plus a little extra pieces that haven’t been finely chopped to sprinkle on top (I used walnuts)
- 1 1/2 c. flour
- 3 Tbsp. sugar
- 3/4 c. butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 c. powdered sugar
- 1 c. cool whip, plus extra to spread on top
- 1 lg. pkg. instant chocolate pudding
- 3 c. milk
- one 2-pint container of whipping cream (optional) This is for the top layer so you can use the rest of the cool whip leftover in the container or you can whip some cream to put on the top. We use the whipping cream.
- Begin by chopping up the nuts. I chose walnuts for this dessert.
Mix the finely-chopped nuts, flour, sugar, and butter together in your mixer. Then taste it. You know, just to make sure it tastes ok. You may want a spoonful to really make sure.
Press the mixture in the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Let it cool completely before adding the other layers.
In a mixing bowl mix together softened cream cheese and powdered sugar.
Fold in the cool whip with a spatula or wooden spoon right into the cream cheese and powdered sugar mixture.
Spread that deliciously creamy mixture right over the cooled crust layer.
Onto the next layer! Mix together the box of instant chocolate pudding and milk. Follow the instructions on the box and whisk for as long as it says.
Then spread it over the cool whip layer. Don’t let it sit for too long in the bowl or it will set up and be a little tricky to spread on the rest of the dessert.After the pudding is on, spread what’s left of the cool whip over the top, or the whipping cream, whichever you prefer.
Finally, sprinkle leftover nuts on the very top. Don’t you just love all the layers? Pretty. Keep this beauty in the fridge till you’re ready to serve it. Easy and delicious!
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Suz and Allan says
This will be making an appearance at our house soon!
Mary says
This looks delicious and I have some family members who will love your dessert. This is my first visit to your blog, so I took some time to browse through your earlier posts. I’m so glad I did that. I really like the food and recipes you share with your readers and I’ll definitely be back. I hope you have a great day. Blessings…Mary
The Hardles says
My Mom adds a layer of vanilla pudding after the chocolate pudding and before the whip cream on top. Depending on the company we call it “Sex in a Pan” or Chocolate Cheesecake 🙂
Whitney says
YUMMY! I love this dessert! I can’t wait to make it!