Possum Pie

Total Time Prep: 20 min. + chilling

Yield 8 servings

Possum pie may have a funny name, but it's as delicious as can be. The creamy, no-bake pie features pecans and a layer of chocolate and vanilla pudding.

Ingredients

6 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 graham cracker crust (9 inches)
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1-3/4 cups cold whole milk
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup instant vanilla pudding mix
1/3 cup instant chocolate pudding mix
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
12 to 16 pecan halves

Directions

In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Spoon into crust. Sprinkle with chopped pecans.
In a bowl, whisk the milk, vanilla and pudding mixes for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Spoon over the pecans.
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Top with whipped cream and pecan halves.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 388 calories, 24g fat (10g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 276mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.

This recipe was found in a box of recipes in the cafe we own. The recipes were used in the early 1950s by a previous owner, and this pie has been on our menu since we discovered it. —David Heilemann, Eureka Springs, Arkansas

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