Best 8 4 Layer Delight Recipes

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Are you craving a dessert that is both impressive and delicious? Look no further than the classic "4 Layer Delight." This decadent dessert is sure to be a hit at any gathering, and it's surprisingly easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a layered dessert that is light, fluffy, and full of flavor. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe is perfect for anyone who wants to try something new and delicious. So grab your mixing bowls and get ready to indulge in the delightful flavors of this classic dessert.

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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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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 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.

4 LAYER DELIGHT



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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.

FOUR LAYER CHOCOLATE DELIGHT



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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

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.

FOUR LAYER DELIGHT



Four Layer Delight image

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     Custards and Puddings

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

Tips for Making the Perfect 4-Layer Delight:

  • Use Fresh Ingredients: Always use fresh fruits, cream, and yogurt for the best flavor and texture.
  • Chill Before Serving: Make sure to chill the 4-Layer Delight for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the layers to set.
  • Layer Carefully: Layer the ingredients carefully and evenly to ensure a beautiful presentation and consistent taste.
  • Use a Variety of Fruits: Feel free to experiment with different fruits for the filling. Some popular choices include strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and peaches.
  • Garnish with Fresh Mint or Berries: Add a touch of elegance and freshness by garnishing the 4-Layer Delight with fresh mint leaves or berries before serving.

Conclusion:

The 4-Layer Delight is a versatile and delicious dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its combination of creamy, tangy, and fruity flavors, it is sure to be a hit among family and friends. Experiment with different fruit combinations and toppings to create your own unique version of this classic recipe. Whether you prefer a simple and elegant presentation or a more elaborate one, the 4-Layer Delight is a dessert that will impress and satisfy. So go ahead and indulge in this delightful treat, and enjoy the sweet moments life has to offer.

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