Everything Bars Dessert with Chocolate Chips & Caramel
A rich, layered no-bake dessert featuring a buttery nut crust, sweet cream cheese, silky pudding, and fluffy whipped topping—perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients
Crust:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
Cream Cheese Layer:
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup whipped topping
Pudding Layer:
2 (3.4 oz) boxes instant vanilla or chocolate pudding
3 cups cold milk
Topping:
1 ½ – 2 cups whipped topping
Chocolate shavings or chips
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix crust ingredients, press into 9×13 pan. Bake 15–18 mins. Cool.
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Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over crust.
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Whisk pudding mix and milk. Let thicken. Spread over cream cheese layer.
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Top with remaining whipped topping. Smooth surface.
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Sprinkle with chocolate shavings. Chill 4+ hours or overnight.
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Slice and serve cold.
Notes
Cool crust completely before layering. Chill overnight for best texture. Store in fridge.