Arkansas Possum Pie

Ingredients

For the Crust:

1/2 c (1 stick) butter, melted

1 c all-purpose flour

3/4 c pecans, finely chopped

1/4 c brown sugar

For the Cream Cheese Layer:

8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature

2 tbsp heavy cream

1/2 c powdered sugar

For the Chocolate Layer:

1 (3.4 ounces) box instant chocolate pudding

1 (3.4 ounces) box instant chocolate fudge pudding

1 3/4 c milk

For the Topping:

1/2 c heavy cream

2 tbsp powdered sugar

1/2 c pecan halves

For the crust:

Preheat your oven to 350°F.

Combine melted butter, flour chopped pecans, and brown sugar.

Press the mixture into a 9-inch pie pan.

Bake until the edges turn brown, which usually takes 15 to 20 minutes. Let it cool.

For the cream cheese layer:

Blend room-temperature cream cheese, powdered sugar and heavy cream together until you get a smooth mixture.

Spread this blend, over the crust.

For the chocolate layer:

Mix both types of pudding with milk until it thickens (around 5 minutes).

Layer this thickened pudding over the cream cheese.

For the topping:

Whip heavy cream and powdered sugar together until soft peaks form.

Spread this whipped cream over the chocolate layer. Sprinkle some pecan halves on top.

Chill for 4 hours, before serving to allow all these delicious layers to set perfectly. Enjoy!