Best 6 Perfect Four Layer Delight Recipes

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Baking the perfect four layer delight can be a daunting task for both novice and experienced bakers alike. This exquisite dessert consists of four distinct layers, each with its own unique flavor and texture, and achieving the perfect balance between them is no easy feat. However, with the right ingredients, technique, and a bit of patience, anyone can create this stunning dessert that is sure to impress even the most discerning palate.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

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 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

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.

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 LAYERED DELIGHT



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A fast, kid-friendly, no-bake recipe that combines layers of pudding and graham crackers, topped off with cherry pie filling. Very easy and delicious.

Provided by granddbarb

Categories     Desserts     Custards and Pudding Recipes

Time 3h15m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 5

14 whole graham crackers
1 (5.1 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
2 cups cold milk
1 cup thawed whipped topping
1 (12 ounce) can cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • Line a 9x9-inch square pan with whole graham crackers (break crackers, if necessary). Prepare pudding with milk as directions indicate; let stand 5 minutes, then blend with whipped topping. Spread half of the pudding mixture over graham crackers. Place another layer of graham crackers on top. Spread remaining pudding mixture over crackers. Add another layer of crackers. Then spread cherry pie filling over the top. Cover, and refrigerate 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 calories, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 4.3 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 325.6 mg, Sugar 19.7 g

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

Tips:

  • Use room temperature ingredients: This will help the batter to mix more evenly and create a smoother cake.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven: This will help the cake to rise evenly.
  • Cool the cake completely before frosting it: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • Use a variety of frosting flavors: This will create a more interesting and complex cake.

Conclusion:

The Perfect Four Layer Delight is a delicious and impressive cake that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and fluffy layers, rich and creamy frosting, and beautiful presentation, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert to make, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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