The luxurious layered chocolate dessert is a delight that has won over palates in various Latin American countries. Its origin dates back to traditional North American recipes, where it became popular as a dessert for parties and family gatherings due to its intense flavor and creamy texture. In Mexico, Chile, and Argentina, this dessert is simply known as "layered dessert" or "cold chocolate dessert," while in other places it may be called "cold chocolate tart." The combination of ingredients, including nuts, cream cheese, and whipped cream, makes it an exquisite option that combines different textures and flavors in every bite.
Its preparation does not require an oven for many of its layers, which makes it easy to make at home, maintaining a tradition that has been passed down from generation to generation. Furthermore, the versatility of this dessert allows for adding additional toppings, such as melted chocolate, which further enriches its presentation and flavor.
How to Prepare Luxurious Layered Chocolate Dessert
To begin, mix unsalted butter with flour and then add the ground nuts. This mixture will be the base of our dessert.
Next, press the mixture evenly into a 9x13 inch baking pan.
Bake the base for 20 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (approximately 175 degrees Celsius) and then let it cool completely.
In a separate bowl, mix cream cheese with powdered sugar until you get a smooth and creamy mixture. Fold in half of the whipped cream (Cool Whip or commercial whipped cream).
Spread this mixture carefully over the cooled crust so that it forms an even layer.
In another container, whisk the instant chocolate pudding with milk according to the package instructions and spread this mixture over the cream cheese layer.
Cover the pudding with the remaining whipped cream and sprinkle with the reserved nuts to give it a crunchy and decorative touch.
Refrigerate the dessert until serving time so that all the layers set and the flavors meld well.
If desired, you can drizzle melted chocolate or chocolate ice cream topping over it to make it even more beautiful and offer a more intense and delicious flavor.
