The Next Best Thing To Robert Redford

In honor of the Sundance Film Festival which is attracting so much attention to my lovely home state of Utah, and mostly just because Robert Redford is so darn fun to look at...

...I thought I'd share one of my most favorite desserts: The Next Best Thing To Robert Redford.

For the crust, you'll need
1 cup flour
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 cup pecans, finely chopped

Pinch of salt

Mix flour, melted butter, salt, and nuts until crumbly, and press into a 9x13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Let cool completely.

For the filling, you'll need
8 ounces of cream cheese, softened
8 ounces whipped topping, thawed
1 cup powdered sugar
4 ounces instant chocolate pudding mix
4 ounces instant vanilla pudding mix
3 cups milk
chocolate shavings for garnish

Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar on high with a mixer until smooth.

Fold in half of the whipped topping and spread over cooled crust.

Combine and mix both of the puddings with milk and beat slowly with mixer until smooth. Spread the pudding mixture on top of the cream cheese mixture.

Let stand a few minutes, then spoon remaining whipped topping over and carefully spread to cover. Sprinkle with grated milk chocolate to garnish.

Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

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