Description
Possum Pie is a classic Southern layered dessert with a pecan shortbread crust, sweetened cream cheese, rich chocolate pudding, and fluffy whipped topping. Despite its name, it’s completely possum-free and perfect for potlucks or holidays.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 16 oz whipped topping (such as Cool Whip), divided
- 2 packages (3.4 oz each) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 3 cups cold milk
- Optional: grated chocolate or additional chopped pecans for garnish
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (if baking the crust).
- In a bowl, combine flour, butter, and chopped pecans. Press mixture into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes until lightly golden. Let it cool completely.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in 1 cup of whipped topping. Spread this layer over the cooled crust.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together pudding mix and cold milk until thickened. Spread pudding over the cream cheese layer.
- Top with remaining whipped topping.
- Garnish with grated chocolate or chopped pecans if desired.
- Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free flour and check all packaged ingredients.
- Can be made a day ahead for best flavor and set.
- Do not freeze, as pudding and whipped topping may separate.
- Ensure crust is fully cooled to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake with baked crust
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
