Best 4 Easy Four Layer Chocolate Dessert Recipes

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Indulge in a delectable journey with our Easy Four-Layer Chocolate Dessert, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This irresistible dessert features four distinct layers, each offering a unique sensory experience. The chocolate ganache layer provides a rich, decadent base, while the chocolate mousse layer adds a light and airy texture. The chocolate cake layer offers a moist and dense foundation, and the chocolate chip cookie crust adds a delightful crunch. With its combination of smooth, creamy, chewy, and crispy elements, this dessert is sure to leave you craving more.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

FOUR-LAYER CHOCOLATE DESSERT



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With creamy layers in a big 13x9-in. pan, this simple dessert is tailor-made for a buffet table. I like to add a sprinkling of toasted slivered almonds on top for the finishing touch. -Linda Knoll, Jackson, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup cold butter
1 cup finely chopped pecans
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup whipped topping
3 cups cold whole milk
2 packages (3.9 ounces each) instant chocolate pudding mix
2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place flour in a bowl; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in pecans. Press onto the bottom of an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake until lightly browned, 15-20 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth; fold in whipped topping. Spread over crust., In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mixes 2 minutes. Let stand 2 minutes or until soft-set. Gently spread over cream cheese layer. Top with whipped cream; sprinkle with almonds. Refrigerate until cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450 calories, Fat 31g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 353mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

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

FOUR LAYER CHOCOLATE DESSERT



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Make and share this Four Layer Chocolate Dessert recipe from Food.com.

Provided by jecooks

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 12-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, melted
8 ounces cream cheese
1 cup powdered sugar
6 ounces Cool Whip
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package chocolate pudding mix
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package vanilla pudding mix
3 cups milk
1/4 cup powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 ounces Cool Whip
2 hershey chocolate candy bars, grated
chopped nuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Crust Layer- Mix crust ingredients, press into 13x9" baking dish, and bake 25 minutes at 325 degrees.
  • Cream Cheese Layer- Mix ingredients and spread over COOLED crust.
  • Pudding Layer- Mix ingredients, spread over cream cheese layer.
  • Cover dessert and put in refrigerator to set.
  • Topping Layer- Once dessert has set, spread top with Cool Whip, nuts, and grated chocolate bar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 486.7, Fat 29.5, SaturatedFat 16.3, Cholesterol 51.4, Sodium 324.7, Carbohydrate 50.4, Fiber 2, Sugar 31.4, Protein 7.3

GRETCHEN'S 4 LAYER CHOCOLATE DESSERT



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Make and share this Gretchen's 4 Layer Chocolate Dessert recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Hill Family

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup margarine
1 cup chopped pecans
8 ounces softened cream cheese
2 (3 1/2 ounce) packages chocolate instant pudding
3 cups milk
1 cup flour
1 cup powdered sugar
13 ounces Cool Whip

Steps:

  • Layer 1: soften margarine. Mix with flour, add pecans. Put into 9 x 13 baking pan and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Remove and cool completely.
  • Layer 2: Mix powdered sugar with cream cheese, add 1 cup of cool whip, and spread on crust.
  • Layer 3: Mix instant pudding with milk. Follow pkg directions and spread over layers.
  • Layer 4: Top the 3 layers with remaining Cool Whip. Garnish with shaved chocolate bar and top with cherries and chopped nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 874.5, Fat 54.5, SaturatedFat 26.5, Cholesterol 58.7, Sodium 757.9, Carbohydrate 88.8, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 58.1, Protein 11.7

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate: The better the chocolate, the better your dessert will taste. Look for chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70%.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake in a water bath: This will help to prevent the cake from drying out.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • Use a variety of toppings: Chocolate chips, chopped nuts, and whipped cream are all great options.

Conclusion:

This easy four-layer chocolate dessert is a delicious and impressive treat that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich chocolate flavor and creamy frosting, it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a special dessert to make, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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