ASHLEY'S FOUR LAYERED CHOCOLATE DESSERT
My family absolutely loves this dessert. It vanishes quickly every time I make it. This recipe can be made a day ahead. It is highly talked about at our friends and family gatherings. Place this one in your "keeper" file. This recipe is one of Ashley Judd's favorites from the Naomi Judd Home Companion Book.
Provided by Sonia Joiner
Categories Puddings
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a glass 8 x 8 x 2 inch square dish/pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- 2. Make the first layer: In small saucepan, melt the butter. Stir in the flour until well blended. Stir in the pecans. Scrape the mixture into prepared baking dish/pan and press evenly over the bottom of the dish/pan. (Hint: it will look like a shortbread crust). Bake in a 350 degree oven until lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Oven temperatures vary so keep an eye it so that you don't over brown it. Transfer the dish/pan to a wire rack to cool.
- 3. While crust is cooling, prepare chocolate layer, which is the third layer: In a medium saucepan, whisk the sugar, cocoa powder, flour, cornstarch and salt. Whisk in the egg yolks and milk until well blended and smooth. Cook, stirring over medium heat until thickened and boiling, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in the butter & vanilla. Scrape mixture into a bowl. Place a piece of waxed paper directly on the surface of the mixture, and let cool, about 30 minutes.
- 4. Make the second layer: In a medium bowl, with an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the cream, if using, until stiff peaks form. In another bowl, beat together the cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Add the whipped cream or nondairy whipped topping and, at low speed, beat just until blended. Spread over the cooled first layer in the baking dish/pan.
- 5. To form the third layer: Spread the chocolate mixture over the cream cheese layer. Place a piece of waxed paper directly on the surface of the mixture and refrigerate for at least 3 hours until firm and chilled or overnight. (I do it overnight). You can make this recipe up to this point a day ahead.
- 6. Make the fourth layer: Take glass dish/pan from the refrigerator and remove the waxed paper from the top. In a medium bowl, with an electric mixer at medium speed, beat the heavy cream (if using) until stiff peaks form. Spread the top with the whipped cream or the nondairy whipped topping. Sprinkle with pecans and serve or refrigerate until ready to serve. Enjoy!
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Tijesuni Isaac
[email protected]This dessert is a bit expensive to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.
Usama Yaqub
[email protected]I've never made a dessert like this before, but it turned out great! I'm so glad I tried this recipe.
Yasir Wazir
[email protected]This dessert is perfect for any chocolate lover. It's rich, decadent, and absolutely delicious.
Jennifer Frimpong Bokye
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chocolate, but I actually really enjoyed this dessert. The different layers and flavors balance each other out perfectly.
lorianna rodriguez
[email protected]This dessert is very rich and decadent. I would recommend serving it in small portions.
Joel Marquez
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the mousse layer to set properly, but overall this dessert was still very good.
Brigid Sleevi
[email protected]This dessert is a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think it would be perfect for someone who loves chocolate.
Md Faridul Islam
[email protected]I love the way this dessert looks! It's so elegant and perfect for a special occasion.
Khalid Munir
[email protected]This dessert is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and impressive dessert that's sure to wow your guests.
Rako Bio
[email protected]I made this dessert for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had.
Karma Kelzang
[email protected]This dessert is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can make it ahead of time, too.
John Trump
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. It's now my go-to chocolate dessert.
James Alan
[email protected]This is the best chocolate dessert I've ever had! The combination of the different layers is perfect.
Adrian Keeshawn Rodriguez
[email protected]I've made this dessert several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chocolate mousse layer is especially delicious.
Finn
[email protected]This dessert was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the different layers and flavors. It was also very easy to make, which is always a bonus.