Four Layer Chocolate Dessert

This creamy dessert has been around for years. It's a perfect dessert to serve evening company or take to a potluck dinner.

Layer #1

• 1 cup flour
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans or almonds (optional)
• 1/2 cup butter, melted

Mix together with a fork and press into a 9x13 pan. Bake @350º for 14 minutes. Cool.

Layer #2

• 1- 8 oz package cream cheese, at room temperature
• 2/3 cup powdered sugar
• 2/3 cup whipped cream (or cool whip)

Beat together well and spread over cooled crust.

Layer #3

• 1 large package instant chocolate pudding
• 3 cups milk
• 1 tbsp instant coffee granules (optional)

Beat together until mixture thickens. Pour over cream cheese layer.

Layer #4

• 2 cups whipping cream
• 2 tbsp powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla

Whip cream until it begins to thicken. Add sugar and vanilla and whip. Spread over pudding layer. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Best served within 24 hours. A 9x13 serves 12.

To garnish: grate chocolate over the whipped cream.