Description
A nostalgic Robert Redford Dessert featuring a buttery walnut crust, creamy cheesecake layer, silky chocolate and vanilla pudding, and fluffy whipped topping. This chilled layered dessert is rich, smooth, and perfect for make-ahead gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup finely chopped walnuts
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
- 1 package (5.1 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 1 package (5.1 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 3 cups cold milk
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (topping layer)
- 1/8 cup grated semisweet chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix flour, butter, and walnuts until crumbly, then press into the baking dish.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until lightly golden, then cool completely.
- Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth, then fold in one container of whipped topping.
- Spread cream cheese layer over cooled crust.
- Whisk chocolate pudding mix, vanilla pudding mix, and milk until thickened, then spread over cream layer.
- Top with remaining whipped topping and smooth evenly.
- Sprinkle grated chocolate over the top.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
- Ensure crust is fully cooled before layering to prevent melting.
- Chilling overnight improves texture and slicing.
- Pecans can replace walnuts if desired.
- Use only chocolate pudding for a richer flavor variation.
- Keep refrigerated until serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20–25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
