ARKANSAS POSSUM PIE

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Possum Pie is often joked about in AR, but in the Northwest part of the state, it shows up on dessert menus.

Provided by cookcapecod

Categories     Dessert

Time 4h20m

Yield 1 pie, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 graham cracker crust
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup pecans, chopped
1 3/4 cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup vanilla instant pudding mix
1/3 cup instant chocolate pudding mix
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chocolate cookies, crushed
15 pecan halves

Steps:

  • Beat cream cheese with sugar.
  • Pour into crust.
  • Sprinkle with chopped pecans.
  • Whisk the milk, 1 tsp vanilla and pudding mixes for 2 minutes.
  • Let stand for 2 minutes.
  • Spoon pudding mix over pecans.
  • Sprinkle with 1/4 C of the cookies.
  • Refrigerate for 4-6 hours.
  • Whip cream with 1 tsp vanilla.
  • Spread over pie.
  • Top with pecan halves and remaining cookie crumbs.

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