Leah's Chocolate Torte

Total Time: 3 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1/2 cup crushed pecans
• 1/4 cup pecan pieces
• 3/4 cup melted butter
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups cool whip
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 (3 1/2 ounce) boxes instant chocolate pudding mix
• 3 cups cold milk

Recipe

• 1 bottom layer (crust): combine flour, crushed pecans and melted butter. press into bottom of 9x13 inch pan. bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes. allow to cool completely.
• 2 middle layer: beat cream cheese and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. gently stir in 1 cup of the whipped topping; spread over cooled crust.
• 3 top layer: combine milk and instant pudding in large bowl. beat with wire whisk 2 minutes or until well blended. spoon over cream cheese layer. refrigerate until set.
• 4 spread remaining cool whip on top and sprinkle with pecan pieces just before serving. refrigerate left overs. may substitute chocolate pudding with lemon pudding.