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Possum Pie

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Possum Pie is a layered dessert featuring a buttery pecan crust, tangy cream cheese filling, chocolate pudding, and fluffy whipped cream. This indulgent treat is easy to make, visually impressive, and a hit at any gathering.

Ingredients

1½ cups (150 g) pecans, finely chopped

1½ cups (150 g) vanilla wafer crumbs or graham cracker crumbs

½ cup (113 g) salted butter, melted

¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar

8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened

⅓ cup (67 g) granulated sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

½ cup (120 ml) sour cream

1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream, whipped to soft peaks

2 packs (3.9 oz each) instant chocolate pudding mix

3 cups (720 ml) cold milk

2 cups (480 ml) heavy whipping cream

¼ cup (30 g) powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional: chopped pecans or wafer crumbs for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Mix pecans, cookie crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press into a greased 9×13 pan. Bake for 10 minutes and cool completely.
  2. Beat cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Mix in sour cream. Fold in whipped cream. Spread over crust and chill.
  3. Whisk pudding mixes with cold milk for 2 minutes. Spread over cream cheese layer and chill for 30 minutes.
  4. Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla to firm peaks. Spread over pudding layer.
  5. Garnish with chopped pecans or cookie crumbs. Chill at least 2 hours or overnight before serving.

Notes

Use extra cookie crumbs or pretzels for a nut-free crust.

Swirl in fudge or melted chocolate for added richness.

Add mint extract to cheesecake for a mint chocolate variation.

Top with cherry pie filling or caramel for a fruity twist.

Can be assembled in parfait cups or mini jars for individual servings.

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