Saturday, April 4, 2009

Better Than Robert Redford????


Last night I attended a women's ministry function at our church and like all good Baptist functions we were asked to bring a dish. I was actually asked to bring my Better Than Robert Redford Dessert. I had made it before and I guess it was a big hit! (YAY ME!) ; ) I actually got it from Family Circle Magazine several years ago.

Since it past the Baptist Taste Test I thought that I would share it with you. It passes all my criteria. Easy, Simple, Cheap and CHOCOLATE!



Makes 16 Servings

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts ( I don't care for walnuts so I use cashews and pecans)
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1 package (8oz) cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 container (8oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed
4 cups milk
2 boxes (3.4oz each) instant vanilla pudding
2 boxes (3.4oz each) instant chocolate pudding
chopped nuts chocolate curls

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Coat 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In a medium-size bowl, mix flour nuts and butter. Pat into prepared dish. Bake 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Cool.
3. In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Fold in half of the whipped topping. Spread over cooled crust.
4. Prepare vanilla pudding using 2 cups of the milk. Spread over cream cheese layer. Prepare chocolate pudding with remaining 2 cups milk. Spread over the vanilla pudding layer. Spread remaining whipped topping over pudding.(hint. I used extra whipped topping) Refrigerate at least 2 hours or over night. Sprinkle with nuts and chocolate curls. Cut into squares.








16 comments:

Decor To Adore said...

Good call on the substituting pecans for the walnuts.
Sigh. I still love Robert Redford.

Janna said...

You new banner thingie is wayyyyy cute! :) And this looks delicious-- how have you had this recipe for years and I've never gotten to eat it HUH? What's that about? ;-)

Glenda/MidSouth said...

My word! That looks wonderful! Yes, pecans. I never had a crush on Redford.:) Your new header is so pretty.
Glenda

The Raggedy Girl said...

I was thinking that looked so good and then there was Robert Redford and it seemed like what would really be good is to have him feed it to me!

Roberta Anne aka
The Raggedy Girl

Blondie's Journal said...

Looks yummy!!!!

xoxo
Jane

BECKY said...

Sure does sound and look yummy Liz!! I have a simlar recipe but yours kicks it up a notch or two!!

Hope all is well with you and that you have a joyful Sunday!!!

That R. R. ...Sure does have some charisma, huh?

Blessings and hugs,
Becky

Anonymous said...

That looks really yummy! I'm going to have to try making that. Thank you for the recipe! have a great day! Jennifer

Sweet Cottage Dreams said...

Oh boy, Liz...I dunno...Mr. Redford is awfully cute there!! BUT, you cannot take a bite out of him..but you can certainly sink your teeth into that wonderful looking dessert. I am going to save your recipe on my files and give it a try sometime. Thank you!!!

xo
Becky

Lisa said...

Yum! But I still love "The Way We Were".

Eclectic Chic Style said...

oooh ooooh oooooh!! This looks yummy, I'm so gonna have to try this one!!! Thanks for sharing and I love the new look!!!
♥ Teresa

Nanette said...

That looks really good. Robert Reford, he was way, way cool. Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, loved it!
Valerie

Sherry said...

Could anything be better than Robert Redford?!? Oh back in the day he was so hot!! lol!! I really did think he was handsome...saw his movies over and over and over. However, this dessert certainly has earned it's name!

Your new banner is so lovely for spring!

SueLovesCherries said...

Can't wait to try it! But if it's as good as you claim it is, I'll have to rename it "Better than Johnny Depp"! LOL!

Bo said...

Thank you Liz...I've been asked to bring a dessert to an Easter get-together & this looks like a winner! ;-) Bo

Bargain Decorating with Laurie said...

Okay, if it's better that Robert Redford, I'll have to try it! That's just a little hard to believe! Thanks for the recipe. laurie

the wild raspberry said...

so yummy!
the dessert looks pretty good too.
:)
chasity