Butterscotch Pecan Dessert Recipe

Butterscotch Pecan Dessert Recipe

  • 1/2 cup cold butter or margarine
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup chopped pecans, divided
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 (8 ounce) carton frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
  • 3 1/2 cups milk
  • 2 (3.4 ounce) packages instant butterscotch or vanilla pudding mix
  1. In a bowl, cut the butter into the flour until crumbly; stir in 1/2 cup pecans. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until fluffy. Fold in 1 cup whipped topping; spread over crust. Combine milk and pudding mix until smooth; pour over cream cheese layer. Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes or until set. Top with remaining whipped topping and pecans. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours.