Arkansas Possum pie recipe has luscious chocolate and cream cheese layers. This tasty filling is inside a pecan crust for a delicious dessert.
Arkansas Possum pie recipe
This easy dessert with a unique name is rich and delicious. The entire recipe is so easy to make. If you have never tried it, it is absolutely amazing.
What is Possum Pie made of?
The pie consists of a decadent chocolate pudding layer and cream cheese mixture. All of this is layered in a pecan shortbread pie crust for even more flavor.
Everything is topped with whipped cream to make it even yummier. It comes together for the best dessert.
Each slice of this cream pie is so delicious.
Where did Possum Pie originate?
There are a couple of theories floating around. The most popular theory claims that it originated from the idea that the pie is pretending to be something that it is not.
For example, the layers are hidden beneath one another deceiving what it really is.
You might hear this pie called other names such as Chocolate Layer Pie or Chocolate Lush.
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- All Purpose Flour
- Butter, melted
- Brown Sugar
- Pecans, finely chopped
Cream Cheese Layer:
- Cream Cheese, softened at room temperature
- Confectioners sugar
- Heavy Cream
For the Pudding Layer:
- Instant Chocolate Pudding
- Instant Chocolate Fudge Pudding
- Milk
For the Topping:
- Whipped Topping (Cool Whip)
- Chopped Pecans
- Chocolate Shavings
How to make possum pie
- Preheat the oven. It needs to be set to 350 degrees F.
- Make the pie crust. Melt the butter in a medium size mixing bowl, then stir in the flour, brown sugar and pecans with a wooden spoon or a fork.
- Add the mixture to a pie plate. Press the mixture down into the bottom of a 9 inch pie pan and bake for 15-20 minutes until the crust has browned around the edges slightly. Remove from the oven and cool completely.
- Make the cream cheese layer. Then in a different bowl, beat together the ingredients for the cream cheese layer with an electric hand held mixer until smooth. Spread this mixture on top of the cool crust.
- Make the pudding layer. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the pudding layer. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes to set some. Then spread the pudding mixture on top of the cream cheese layer in the pie pan.
- Chill the pie. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
How to serve:
When you are ready to serve, top the pie with the whipped topping, chopped pecans and chocolate shavings. Then the pie is ready to enjoy!
How to store leftovers:
Store leftover pie in the refrigerator covered tightly.
How long will possum pie last?
This pie will last up to one week in the fridge.
Tips and tricks for Possum Pie:
- Use a food processor to chop the pecans to make sure that they are finely chopped for the crust.You can place them in a ziplock bag and use the back of a spoon to crush if you don’t have a food processor.
- For the chocolate shavings, you can use store bought shavings or make your own by using a vegetable peeler and a plain chocolate bar.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened before using. This will help to make it easy to blend without any lumps.
- Allow ample time for the pie to set in the fridge. The layers need time to set so it cuts easily.
Variations:
- Crust. Substitute a graham cracker crust instead of the pecan shortbread crust for a nut free alternative.
- Whipped Cream. If you prefer, you can make homemade whipped cream instead of using store bought.
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Possum Pie
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Arkansas Possum pie recipe has luscious chocolate and cream cheese layers. This tasty filling is inside a pecan crust for a delicious dessert.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Refrigerate 4 hours hrs
Total Time 4 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
Servings 8
Cuisine American
Course Dessert
Calories 503
Author Carrie Barnard
Ingredients
- For the Crust:
- 1 cup All Purpose Flour
- 1/2 cup Butter melted
- 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
- 3/4 cup Pecans finely chopped
- For the Cream Cheese Layer:
- 8 oz Cream Cheese softened at room temperature
- 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
- 2 Tbsp Heavy Cream
- For the Pudding Layer:
- 1 Box Instant Chocolate Pudding 3.4 oz
- 1 Box Instant Chocolate Fudge Pudding 3.4 oz
- 1 3/4 cup Milk
- For the Topping:
- 8 oz Whipped Topping Cool Whip
- 2 Tbsp Chopped Pecans
- Chocolate Shavings
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Melt the butter in a medium size mixing bowl, then stir in the flour, brown sugar and pecans with a wooden spoon or a fork.
Press the mixture down into the bottom of a 9 inch pie pan and bake for 15-20 minutes until the crust has browned around the edges slightly. Remove from the oven and cool completely.
Then in a different bowl, beat together the ingredients for the cream cheese layer with an electric hand held mixer until smooth. Spread this mixture on top of the cool crust.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the pudding layer. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes to set some. Then spread the pudding mixture on top of the cream cheese layer in the pie pan.
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
When you are ready to serve, top the pie with the whipped topping, chopped pecans and chocolate shavings. Then the pie is ready to enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Store leftover pie in the refrigerator covered for up to 1 week.
Use a food processor to chop the pecans to make sure that they are finely chopped for the crust.
For the chocolate shavings, you can use store bought shavings or make your own by using a vegetable peeler and a plain chocolate bar.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 503kcal, Carbohydrates 39g, Protein 7g, Fat 37g, Saturated Fat 19g, Polyunsaturated Fat 4g, Monounsaturated Fat 11g, Trans Fat 1g, Cholesterol 70mg, Sodium 226mg, Potassium 228mg, Fiber 2g, Sugar 25g, Vitamin A 904IU, Vitamin C 1mg, Calcium 136mg, Iron 1mg
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