Arkansas Possum Pie
Immerse yourself in the realm of Arkansas Possum Pie, a dessert that flawlessly combines the allure of the South with a touch of sophistication. It all starts with a crust that turns brown offering a subtle caramel note, from the brown sugar. Then comes a smooth cream cheese layer that adds depth followed by a velvety chocolate layer that enriches the experience even further. Topped off with an airy whipped cream cloud. Garnished with pecan gems each mouthful of this pie is like a symphony of delightful flavors and textures taking you on an extraordinary culinary adventure, unlike any other.
1 Servings
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 1/2 c 1 stick butter, melted
- 1 c all-purpose flour
- 3/4 c pecans finely chopped
- 1/4 c brown sugar
For the Cream Cheese Layer:
- 8 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1/2 c powdered sugar
For the Chocolate Layer:
- 1 3.4 ounces box instant chocolate pudding
- 1 3.4 ounces box instant chocolate fudge pudding
- 1 3/4 c milk
For the Topping:
- 1/2 c heavy cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1/2 c pecan halves
Instructions
For the crust:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Combine melted butter, flour chopped pecans, and brown sugar.
- Press the mixture into a 9-inch pie pan.
- Bake until the edges turn brown, which usually takes 15 to 20 minutes. Let it cool.
For the cream cheese layer:
- Blend room-temperature cream cheese, powdered sugar and heavy cream together until you get a smooth mixture.
- Spread this blend, over the crust.
For the chocolate layer:
- Mix both types of pudding with milk until it thickens (around 5 minutes).
- Layer this thickened pudding over the cream cheese.
For the topping:
- Whip heavy cream and powdered sugar together until soft peaks form.
- Spread this whipped cream over the chocolate layer. Sprinkle some pecan halves on top.
- Chill for 4 hours, before serving to allow all these delicious layers to set perfectly. Enjoy!
Notes
To make this Arkansas Possum Pie gluten-free, simply swap the all-purpose flour in the crust with an equal amount of gluten-free baking blend. Also, ensure your chosen instant pudding mixes are labeled gluten-free. Enjoy the same delightful flavors, now suited for gluten-free needs!