Homemade Texas Delight Recipe

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Homemade Texas Delight Recipe
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40mins
Recipe by Administrator
Published on May 03, 2024

Mom's Texas Delight is a classic Southern dessert that combines layers of creamy pudding, crunchy pecans, and sweet whipped topping. This no-bake dessert is perfect for potlucks, picnics, or family gatherings. It's sure to become a new favorite in your household!

Ingredients

  • 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 package instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 2 1/2 cups cold milk
  • 1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 8 oz whipped topping

Directions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine vanilla pudding mix and 1 1/4 cups cold milk. Whisk until smooth and refrigerate for 5 minutes.
  2. In another mixing bowl, combine chocolate pudding mix and 1 1/4 cups cold milk. Whisk until smooth and refrigerate for 5 minutes.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix together crushed graham crackers, chopped pecans, and melted butter.
  4. In a 9x13 inch dish, layer half of the graham cracker mixture, followed by the vanilla pudding, then the remaining graham cracker mixture, and finally the chocolate pudding.
  5. Cover with whipped topping and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Interesting Facts

  • This dessert can be customized with different pudding flavors and toppings.
  • Mom's Texas Delight is similar to a popular dessert called 'Texas Sheet Cake'.
  • Using instant pudding mixes makes this recipe quick and easy to prepare.