Description
Possum Pie is a classic Southern layered dessert featuring a buttery pecan shortbread crust topped with a sweet cream cheese layer, rich chocolate pudding, and fluffy whipped topping. Chilled until perfectly set, this nostalgic pie delivers a delightful balance of crunch, creaminess, and chocolate flavor.
Ingredients
- Pecan Shortbread Crust:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- Cream Cheese Layer:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup whipped topping
- Chocolate Pudding Layer:
- 1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 1 1/2 cups cold milk
- Top Layer:
- 1 1/2 cups whipped topping
- 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
- 2 tablespoons chocolate shavings (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix flour, butter, chopped pecans, and sugar until crumbly and combined.
- Press mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch pie dish.
- Bake 15–18 minutes until lightly golden. Cool completely.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and mix until creamy. Fold in 1 cup whipped topping.
- Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over cooled crust.
- Whisk pudding mix with cold milk for 2 minutes until thickened. Let sit 5 minutes to set.
- Spread pudding over cream cheese layer.
- Top with remaining whipped topping and smooth gently.
- Garnish with chopped pecans and chocolate shavings if desired.
- Refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Allow crust to cool fully before adding layers.
- Chill at least 4 hours for clean slices; overnight is ideal.
- Spread layers gently to prevent mixing.
- Store covered in refrigerator up to 4 days.
- Do not reheat; serve chilled.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
