Memorial Weekend is starting up and that means BBQs, family, friends and, most importantly, remembering those who have served and are still serving our amazing country. I am a proud to have many family members who are veterans and active-duty military personnel. They, as well as countless others, have all sacrificed for our country and for that I say, thank you.
Today, I want to share one of our traditional family recipes that has been a staple at many family gatherings. This fantastic dessert literally speaks for itself. It truly is fantastic! My grandmother originally got the recipe from one of her cousins when she was back home visiting in Arkansas many years ago. Probably before I was born. You always know a recipe is old when it calls for oleo. I just use good old-fashioned butter:)
Below is the handy printable. Give this recipe a try! I promise you will love it! What are your favorite family recipes to serve at BBQs?
- 1 stick oleo or butter
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (plus more for topping)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 tub cool whip
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large package instant chocolate pudding
- 2 cups cold milk
- For the first layer, melt the butter and mix the first four ingredients together. Press into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Bake for 15 minutes at 375 degrees or until lightly browned.
- For the second layer, combine the cream cheese, 1 cup of cool whip and 1 cup powdered sugar. Spread onto cooled first layer.
- For the third layer, beat together the milk and pudding mix until thick. Spread onto second layer.
- Top with remaining cool whip and chopped walnuts or pecans. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
I couldn’t believe you had this recipe! I have been making it for 25 years for my daughter’s B-Day
How cool! It’s so neat to hear of others who have old recipes like this!
I love This dessert. I have this recipe and the name was “you’re lucky if there is any left” I found that to be totally true. My family gobbled it right up!
Everyone loves this. It’s quick and easy to make but looks and tastes like a complicated dessert. You can keep all ingredients on hand for a quick fix. Fantastic Dessert.
So glad you like it! Yes, it’s definitely a crowd pleaser:)
Been looking for this recipe for ages. It was a staple dessert at my late mother-in-laws.
It’s always a fan favorite and definitely brings back so many memories every time we make it.