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Chocolate Yum Yum
Chocolate Yum-Yum is a rich, layered dessert known for its creamy filling and chocolatey indulgence. Beloved across generations for its simplicity and nostalgic flavor, this dessert is often served at potlucks, family gatherings, and church suppers. Combining layers of buttery crust, sweetened cream cheese, chocolate pudding, and whipped topping, it offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors, making it a crowd-pleasing classic of Southern-inspired comfort food.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 420 kcal

Ingredients
  

Layer One:

  • 1 stick margarine (melted)
  • 1 cup flour
  • ½ cup chopped nuts
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp baking powder

Layer Two:

  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 1 cup frozen whipped topping (thawed)

Layer Three:

  • 3 cups cold milk
  • 1 pkg chocolate instant pudding (large box)
  • 1 pkg butter pecan instant pudding (large box)

Layer Four:

  • whipped topping ( for garnish)
  • Chopped nuts ( for garnish)

Instructions
 

Step 1: Make the Crust

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Combine melted margarine, flour, chopped nuts, sugar, salt, and baking powder.
  • Press mixture into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Bake for 15 minutes. Let cool completely.

Step 2: Prepare Cream Cheese Layer

  • Beat together confectioners’ sugar, softened cream cheese, and whipped topping until smooth.
  • Spread evenly over cooled crust.

Step 3: Prepare Pudding Layer

  • In a large bowl, mix both pudding packets with 3 cups cold milk.
  • Spread evenly over cream cheese layer.

Step 4: Finish and Chill

  • Top with remaining whipped topping.
  • Sprinkle with chopped nuts if desired.
  • Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

Tips

  • Substitute real butter for margarine for richer flavor.
  • Use pecans or walnuts depending on taste.
  • Swap butter pecan pudding for vanilla, butterscotch, or cheesecake pudding.
  • Add a layer of crushed chocolate cookies under the whipped topping for crunch.
  • Use stabilized whipped cream instead of commercial whipped topping for a lighter version.
  • Add shaved chocolate on top for presentation.
  • Make ahead and refrigerate overnight for best firmness.
  • Use low-fat cream cheese if you want a slightly lighter dessert.
  • Try almond extract (¼ tsp) in the cream cheese layer for extra flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 4gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 290mgPotassium: 140mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 580IUCalcium: 90mgIron: 1.2mg
Keyword chocolate pudding dessert, cream cheese dessert, family recipe, layered dessert, potluck favorite, retro recipe, southern classic, vintage dessert
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