Creamy Chocolate Dream Dessert

• 3 tablespoons cold butter
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans
• 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
• 2-1/4 cups whipped topping, divided
• 1-1/3 cups cold 2% milk
• 1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix
• Additional chopped pecans, optional

1. In a small bowl, cut butter into flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in pecans. Press into a 9x5-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350u0b0 for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
2. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar; fold in 1 cup whipped topping. Spread over crust.
3. In a small bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Spread over cream cheese layer. Top with remaining whipped topping and additional pecans if desired. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/creamy-chocolate-dream-dessert/ (may not work)