Almost Robert Redford

WOW ... where did the past 2 months go? Here's a new recipe, well it's an old recipe from my family, but it might be new to you. I guess you could "update" the name and call it "Almost Robert Pattison" or some new hot guy out there, but PLEASE ... why mess with the perfection that is Mr. Robert Redford! The old guy ... still has it. :)

Almost Robert Redford 15 - 20 servings

1 stick butter, softened
1 c. flour
1/2 c. chopped pecans
8 oz. cream cheese
1 c. powdered sugar
1/2 c. cold milk
1 container Cool Whip
2 - 3.4 oz. instant chocolate pudding packages
3 c. cold milk

garnish: 1 chocolate bar and 2 T. chopped pecans

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter, flour and pecans. Place into an ungreased 9 x 13" baking dish and press into the bottom and up the sides 1/2 way. Bake in oven for 20 minutes or until firm. Place onto cooling racks to cool completely.
3. Combine cream cheese, powdered sugar and 1/2 c. cold milk, mix to smooth. Pour over crust. Refrigerate for about 1/2 an hour or until firm.
4. In a large bowl, combine the pudding mix and 3 c. cold milk. Prepare pudding and pour, carefully, over the cream cheese layer. Chill in refrigerator for about 1 hour.
5. The final layer is cool whip, place over pudding layer, smooth top.
6. Garnish with chocolate shavings and chopped pecans. Return to the refrigerator until ready to serve.

** If you have mini tart pans, this is an easy to prepare and serve individual dessert also **