This easy pudding dessert is as simple as it is satisfying. With a creamy base made from rich pudding, crushed butter cookies, and chopped walnuts, it delivers layers of flavor and texture without ever turning on the oven. Finished with whipped cream and chilled to perfection, it’s a quick solution for when you need a crowd-pleasing dessert that feels homemade and indulgent. Perfect for casual dinners, potlucks, or a sweet family moment.
Ingredients
14 oz butter cookies (such as tea biscuits or graham crackers)
1 cup chopped walnuts
3.5 oz (100 g) dark cooking chocolate, chopped or grated
4 packets instant pudding mix (vanilla or chocolate), about 1.4 oz each
4 cups whole milk
1 cup (2 sticks) margarine or unsalted butter
2 packets whipped topping (or 2 cups prepared whipped cream)
12 tablespoons sugar
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix the pudding powder with 2–3 tablespoons of sugar (per packet).
- From the 4 cups of cold milk, set aside about 6 tablespoons. Mix these with the pudding powder and sugar to make a smooth paste.
- Heat the remaining milk in a pot until it starts to boil. Remove from heat and stir in the pudding mixture. Return to heat and cook, stirring constantly, for 1–2 minutes until thickened.
- While still warm, add margarine or butter to the pudding and mix until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in crushed cookies, chopped walnuts, and chocolate until evenly combined.
- Spread the mixture into a square or rectangular dish lined with parchment or lightly greased.
- Top with whipped cream and smooth it out.
- Refrigerate for several hours until set, then slice and serve.
