Erin Napier shares chocolate delight, one of her favorite recipes from her grandmother, Ouida.

That’s the case for Erin Napier.

What Is Chocolate Delight?

Ouida’s Chocolate Delight

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Chocolate delight can be prepared, wrapped, and refrigerated up to two days ahead if needed.

For the freshest presentation, top with whipped topping and chocolate syrup on the day of serving.

The layers may begin to break down over time, but it will still be delicious.

Southern Living Chocolate Delight ingredients

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it’s possible for you to also freeze leftovers for up to 2 months.

Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.

Note that the texture may change slightly after thawing.

Southern Living Chocolate Delight sliced on a plate to serve

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cream cheese, softened

1cupunsifted powdered sugar

1(16-oz.)

chocolate instant pudding mix

1(3.4-oz.)

Coat a 13- x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

Southern Living Chocolate Delight baking dish sprayed with cooking spray

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Make crust:

Stir together flour, pecans, and butter in a bowl.

Press mixture into prepared baking dish in a thin layer, patting mixture evenly into all corners.

Bake until set, about 20 minutes.

Southern Living Chocolate Delight crust in the pan before baking

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Remove from oven; cool about 30 minutes.

Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until well blended, 45 seconds to 1 minute.

Fold in 1 cup of the thawed whipped topping.

Southern Living Chocolate Delight crust in the pan after baking

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Spread mixture evenly over cooled crust.

Let stand until slightly set, about 10 minutes.

Pour mixture over cream cheese layer; spread with remaining whipped topping.

Southern Living Chocolate Delight beating the cream cheese mixture

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Add chocolate drizzle:

Drizzle with chocolate syrup if desired.

Chill dessert:

Cover, and chill at least 2 hours or up to 8 hours.

While chocolate delight can be frozen, the texture of the layers might change slightly after thawing.

Southern Living Chocolate Delight spreading the filling on top of the crust

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For a gluten-free version, swap the self-rising flour with a gluten-free flour blend.

If not self-rising, add a pinch of salt and 2 teaspoons baking powder.

Southern Living Chocolate Delight whisking together the pudding mixture

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Southern Living Chocolate Delight spreading the pudding layer with whipped topping

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Southern Living Chocolate Delight drizzled with chocolate syrup

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Southern Living Chocolate Delight Sliced and ready to serve on a plate

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