Four Layer Dessert Bates Recipes

GRETCHEN'S 4 LAYER CHOCOLATE DESSERT

Steps:

• Layer 1: soften margarine. Mix with flour, add pecans. Put into 9 x 13 baking pan and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Remove and cool completely.
• Layer 2: Mix powdered sugar with cream cheese, add 1 cup of cool whip, and spread on crust.
• Layer 3: Mix instant pudding with milk. Follow pkg directions and spread over layers.
• Layer 4: Top the 3 layers with remaining Cool Whip. Garnish with shaved chocolate bar and top with cherries and chopped nuts.

PERFECT FOUR-LAYER DELIGHT

Steps:

• Cut the butter into the flour to form crumbs, then add the pecans
• Press mixture into a greased 9x13 pan.
• Bake at 375 degress for 15 minutes and set aside to cool.
• On medium speed, beat the cream cheese, vanilla and powdered sugar until creamy.
• Change speed on mixer to low, and mix in 2 cups of the Cool Whip.
• Spread cream cheese mixture over cooled crust.
• Mix the pudding mix with the milk for 2 minutes.
• Pour over cream cheese layer.
• Spread remaining cup of Cool Whip over the top, being sure to spread to the edges to seal.
• Garnish with additional chopped pecans and/or chocolate shavings, if desired.
• Refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight before serving.

4 LAYER BUTTERSCOTCH DESSERT!

Steps:

• Mix first 3 ingredients and press in a 9 x 13 pan and bake at 350 F for 15 minutes.
• Mix next three ingredients and pour over first layer.
• Mix milk, vanilla and butterscotch pudding until thick and pour over second layer.
• Top the first 3 layers with the whipped cream.
• Sprinkle entire dessert with the nuts and enjoy!

FOUR LAYER DELIGHT

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Coat a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• In a bowl, cream together margarine with 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar. Mix in flour and 1 cup pecans. Press into prepared dish.
• Bake in preheated oven 15 minutes, until very lightly browned. Cool completely.
• In a bowl, cream together cream cheese with remaining 1 cup confectioners' sugar. Fold in half the whipped topping. Spread over cooled crust.
• Stir together pudding mix and milk and allow to set up slightly. Spread over cream cheese layer. Top with remaining whipped topping and sprinkle with remaining nuts. Keep refrigerated.

EASY FOUR-LAYER CHOCOLATE DESSERT

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Place flour in a small bowl; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in 1/2 cup walnuts. Press onto bottom of an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake until light golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth; fold in 1 carton whipped topping. Spread over crust. In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Gently spread over cream cheese layer. Top with remaining whipped topping. Sprinkle with chocolate chunks and remaining walnuts. Refrigerate until cold., Cut into bars. Just before serving, drizzle with chocolate syrup.

FOUR LAYER DELIGHT

Steps:

• Mix first thee ingredients.
• Add fine chopped pecans.
• press into 9x13 pan.
• Bake shell at 350 for 15 min.
• Soften cheese, then blend in sugar and Cool whip.
• Spread over cooled crust.
• Make pudding as directed.
• I like cooked pudding best but you can use instant.
• You can also use 2 small packages.
• And any other flavor you like.
• Spread on top.
• You can sprinkle chopped pecans or chocolate ants on top.
• Refrigerate.

FOUR LAYER CHOCOLATE DESSERT

Steps:

• Crust Layer- Mix crust ingredients, press into 13x9" baking dish, and bake 25 minutes at 325 degrees.
• Cream Cheese Layer- Mix ingredients and spread over COOLED crust.
• Pudding Layer- Mix ingredients, spread over cream cheese layer.
• Cover dessert and put in refrigerator to set.
• Topping Layer- Once dessert has set, spread top with Cool Whip, nuts, and grated chocolate bar.

FOUR LAYER DESSERT (BATES)

Steps:

• 1. First Layer: 1 cup flour ½ cup chopped nuts 1 stick softened butter Combine ingredients and press into a 10x13 inch baking dish or pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Set aside to cool
• 2. Second Layer: 8 ounces softened cream cheese 1 cup powdered sugar 1 cup Cool Whip Blend ingredients well and spread on top of cooled first layer
• 3. Third Layer: 2 packages (3 oz each) instant pudding mix (any flavor will do) 3 cups cold milk Mix pudding and milk until thickened and pour over second layer
• 4. Fourth Layer: Spread the rest of the 9 ounce carton of Cool Whip on top Garnish as desired (chocolate curls & chipped nuts look nice)
• 5. Optional Fifth Layer: Thinly slice 2 ripe bananas and layer over third layer before spreading Fourth Layer (Cool Whip) Note: To keep bananas from turning brown, you can sprinkle them with a little lemon juice
• 6. ENJOY!!