Best 10 4 Layer Delight Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with the tantalizing 4-Layer Delight, a masterpiece that combines the richness of chocolate, the creaminess of cheesecake, the sweetness of berries, and the crunch of graham cracker crust. This dessert symphony features four distinct layers, each offering a unique taste and texture that harmoniously blends together. Dive into the velvety chocolate ganache, creamy cheesecake filling, tangy berry sauce, and crumbly graham cracker crust, creating an explosion of flavors in every bite. Discover the secrets behind crafting this delectable dessert with our comprehensive recipe guide, providing step-by-step instructions, ingredient lists, and helpful tips to ensure success. Embark on this culinary adventure and treat yourself to the ultimate dessert experience.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

FOUR LAYER DELIGHT



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This is great dessert for any time of year. You can easily change the flavor by substituting a different pudding in place of the butterscotch (we also like chocolate a lot).

Provided by JTEXAS

Categories     Desserts     Custards and Pudding Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup margarine
1 ¼ cups confectioners' sugar, divided
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 ⅛ cups chopped pecans
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
2 (3.4 ounce) packages instant butterscotch pudding mix
3 cups milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Coat a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In a bowl, cream together margarine with 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar. Mix in flour and 1 cup pecans. Press into prepared dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven 15 minutes, until very lightly browned. Cool completely.
  • In a bowl, cream together cream cheese with remaining 1 cup confectioners' sugar. Fold in half the whipped topping. Spread over cooled crust.
  • Stir together pudding mix and milk and allow to set up slightly. Spread over cream cheese layer. Top with remaining whipped topping and sprinkle with remaining nuts. Keep refrigerated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.9 calories, Carbohydrate 35.2 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 332.6 mg, Sugar 23.3 g

4 LAYER DELIGHT



4 Layer Delight image

This 4 layer delight recipe is packed a lot of flavors, It's easy to follow, and you will be rewarded with a delicious and engaging dessert.

Provided by Laura

Categories     Desserts     Snacks

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 C. All-purpose flour
1 C. Finely chopped pecans
¼ C. Granulated sugar
½ C. Butter melted
8 oz. Cream cheese softened
5 oz. Cool Whip defrosted
1 C. Powdered sugar
6 oz. Package of instant chocolate pudding mix
3 C. Milk
7 oz. Cool whip defrosted
Chopped pecans for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the ingredients or layer one until completely combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of a well greased 9x13 baking dish, and bake for 15 minutes.
  • Allow the crust mixture to cool.
  • Mix together the ingredients for layer 2 until smooth and creamy.
  • Spread the mixture over the cooled crust.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the ingredients for layer 3. Spread the pudding mixture over the top of layer two in the baking dish.
  • Spread the cool whip from layer four over the top of the mixture in the baking dish, and garnish with chopped pecans.
  • Chill for several hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369 kcal, Carbohydrate 29 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Cholesterol 34 mg, Sodium 157 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 16 g, UnsaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 serving

EASY FOUR-LAYER CHOCOLATE DESSERT



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Out of all the easy chocolate desserts I make, these nutty, chocolaty layered treats have become my family's favorite. I make sure to whip up my mom her very own batch, since she loves this chocolate delight so much! -Kristen Stecklein, Waukesha, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cold butter
1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted, divided
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 cartons (8 ounces each) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
2-1/2 cups 2% milk
2 packages (3.9 ounces each) instant chocolate pudding mix
1 cup semisweet chocolate chunks
Chocolate syrup

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place flour in a small bowl; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in 1/2 cup walnuts. Press onto bottom of an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake until light golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth; fold in 1 carton whipped topping. Spread over crust. In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Gently spread over cream cheese layer. Top with remaining whipped topping. Sprinkle with chocolate chunks and remaining walnuts. Refrigerate until cold., Cut into bars. Just before serving, drizzle with chocolate syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434 calories, Fat 26g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 195mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

4 LAYER DELIGHT



4 Layer Delight image

Quick, easy, delicious...what more could you ask for?!

Provided by Penny R

Categories     Chocolate

Number Of Ingredients 15

first layer:
1 1/2 c flour
1 1/2 stick butter, melted
1 1/2 c chopped nuts
3 Tbsp sugar
second layer:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 c powdered sugar
8 oz cool whip
third layer:
2 box instant chocolate pudding, small
3 c milk
fourth layer:
8 oz cool whip
chopped nuts (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Mix and spread first layer in a 13x9 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Let cool completely.
  • 2. Mix and spread second layer over baked first layer.
  • 3. Mix third layer well and spread over second layer.
  • 4. Top with Cool Whip, and chopped nuts (optional). Refrigerate several hours before serving.

PERFECT FOUR-LAYER DELIGHT



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My aunt has made this for holidays for as long as I can remember. My cousins and I will butt heads for the last piece. Good thing she usually makes two!

Provided by Hippie2MARS

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups flour
3/4 cup butter
3/4 cup chopped pecans
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups Cool Whip, divided
3 (4 ounce) packages instant chocolate pudding mix
5 cups cold milk

Steps:

  • Cut the butter into the flour to form crumbs, then add the pecans
  • Press mixture into a greased 9x13 pan.
  • Bake at 375 degress for 15 minutes and set aside to cool.
  • On medium speed, beat the cream cheese, vanilla and powdered sugar until creamy.
  • Change speed on mixer to low, and mix in 2 cups of the Cool Whip.
  • Spread cream cheese mixture over cooled crust.
  • Mix the pudding mix with the milk for 2 minutes.
  • Pour over cream cheese layer.
  • Spread remaining cup of Cool Whip over the top, being sure to spread to the edges to seal.
  • Garnish with additional chopped pecans and/or chocolate shavings, if desired.
  • Refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight before serving.

FOUR LAYER DELIGHT



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Make and share this Four Layer Delight recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Connie Maple

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup flour
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup pecans
1 cup powdered sugar
8 ounces cream cheese
5 ounces Cool Whip
1 (6 ounce) box Jell-O chocolate pudding and pie filling
3 cups milk
7 ounces Cool Whip

Steps:

  • Mix first thee ingredients.
  • Add fine chopped pecans.
  • press into 9x13 pan.
  • Bake shell at 350 for 15 min.
  • Soften cheese, then blend in sugar and Cool whip.
  • Spread over cooled crust.
  • Make pudding as directed.
  • I like cooked pudding best but you can use instant.
  • You can also use 2 small packages.
  • And any other flavor you like.
  • Spread on top.
  • You can sprinkle chopped pecans or chocolate ants on top.
  • Refrigerate.

FOUR LAYER CHOCOLATE DELIGHT



Four Layer Chocolate Delight image

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 16

#1 Layer:
1 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 sticks margarine, melted
1/2 cup chopped pecans
#2 Layer
1 pkg (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 cups Cool Whip
1 cup powdered sugar
#3 Layer
1 small pkg. chocolate instant pudding
1 small pkg. vanilla instant pudding
4 cups milk
#4 Layer
Small tub Cool Whip
Chocolate bar
Pecan pieces

Steps:

  • Mix flour, margarine and pecans and press in 9x13 pan. Bake at 325 degrees F for 30 minutes. Cool.
  • Whip cream cheese, Cool Whip and powdered sugar and spread on cooled #1 layer.
  • With wire whisk, mix pudding mixes and milk (2 minutes). Spread on top of #2 layer.
  • Spread Cool Whip on top. Grate chocolate bar over top of Cool Whip. Sprinkle pecan pieces on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

LOW CARB FOUR LAYER DELIGHT



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This is a luscious dessert I invented when I was trying to come up with a low carb dessert for my weight loss support group.

Provided by Hippie2MARS

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup pecan halves, toasted
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package jello sugar-free white chocolate pudding mix
1 cup whipping cream
1 cup cold water
3 packets Splenda sugar substitute
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon graham cracker crumbs
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package jello sugar free chocolate fudge pudding and pie filling mix
1 cup whipping cream
1 cup cold water
3 packets Splenda sugar substitute
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

Steps:

  • Layer the toasted pecans in the bottom of a glass jelly roll pan, reserving enough to make 1 T of chopped nuts for topping.
  • Whip all ingredients for 2nd layer with a mixer until fluffy.
  • Drop in mounds on top of pecans (mixture will be thick) and carefully spread to cover pecans.
  • Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs over 2nd layer.
  • Don't use more than 1 T.
  • Follow same directions as the 2nd layer for the 4th layer, using, of course, the Chocolate Fudge pudding instead of the White Chocolate.
  • Drop in mounds over the graham cracker crumb layer.
  • Spread very carefully, taking care not to mix the layers.
  • Garnish with whipped cream, chopped toasted pecans and a sprinkling of graham cracker crumbs.
  • Refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.9, Fat 33.6, SaturatedFat 17, Cholesterol 96, Sodium 139.9, Carbohydrate 4.6, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 2.1, Protein 3.9

FOUR LAYER LEMON DELIGHT



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Make and share this Four Layer Lemon Delight recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup flour
1/2 cup margarine
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 (8 ounce) carton Cool Whip, plus
1 cup Cool Whip, divided
1 cup powdered sugar
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 (3 3/4 ounce) packages instant lemon pudding
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 cups milk

Steps:

  • Mix flour, margarine, and pecans.
  • Pat into a 13x9 inch baking dish and bake 15 minutes at 375 degrees; cool.
  • Beat 1 cup Cool Whip, powdered sugar, and cream cheese until fluffy.
  • Spread evenly on nut crust.
  • Stir together pudding mix, lemon juice and milk; when thickened, spread over the second layer.
  • Spread remaining container of Cool Whip evenly over top.
  • Refrigerate at least 4 hours.

FOUR LAYER DELIGHT



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Categories     Nut     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 14

First Layer:
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2-3/4 cup chopped pecans
1 1/2 sticks oleo or butter
Second Layer:
1 pkg cream cheese
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 cup Cool Whip
Third Layer:
1 small pkg instant chocolate pudding mix
1 small pkg vanilla instant pudding mix
3 cups milk
Fourth Layer:
1 large container of Cool Whip (less the one cup used in 2nd layer)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 1st Layer: Melt butter and mix together with flour and nuts. Press into bottom of 13" x 9" Pyrex dish. Bake until brown. Cool completely. 2nd layer: Mix ingredients together well and spoon onto crust. 3rd Layer: Mix pudding according to instructions and pour over cream cheese mixture. 4th Layer: Spread Cool Whip over the pudding layer and sprinkle chopped nuts on top. *For Butterscotch flavoring, use two small pkgs of Butterscotch instant pudding and put grated Heath Candy Bar on top.

Tips:

  • Use room temperature ingredients for better emulsification and smoother batter.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy for a more airy cake.
  • Gradually add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Sift the flour and baking powder together to avoid lumps.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three additions, alternating with milk.
  • Do not overmix the batter, as this can lead to a tough cake.
  • Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake according to the recipe instructions.
  • Let the cakes cool completely before frosting.
  • Use a variety of frostings and fillings to create a unique and delicious cake.
  • Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

With careful preparation and attention to detail, you can create a stunning and delicious 4-layer delight cake that will impress your friends and family. Whether you choose a classic vanilla cake with chocolate frosting or a more adventurous flavor combination, this recipe provides a solid foundation for your culinary creativity. Remember to enjoy the process of baking and decorating, and don't be afraid to experiment with different flavors and techniques. Happy baking!

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