Arkansas Possum Pie
Arkansas Possum Pie is a sweet, layered dessert that features a pecan crust, cream cheese layer and a pudding layer. Despite its name, it doesn’t contain opossum; the name is believed to be a playful or regional nickname.
Arkansas Possum Pie
Possum Pie is a sweet, layered dessert that features a pecan crust, cream cheese layer and a pudding layer.
Ingredients
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Crust
3/4 cup butter
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 cups pecans, crushed
Cream Cheese Layer
12 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
4 tablespoons heavy cream
Pudding Layer
3 egg yolks
2 cups whole milk
1 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup cocoa powder
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Whipped Cream Topping
1 cup heavy whipping cream
4 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnish
Chocolate syrup
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
Crust
- In a saucepan, melt butter; add flour, brown sugar and crushed pecans. Stir until combined. Press into a 9 1/2 inch deep pie plate.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until crust begins to brown.
- Cool completely.
Cream Cheese Layer
- In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese until creamy.
- Add powdered sugar and heavy cream; mix until smooth. Spread over cooled pecan crust.
- Refrigerate.
Pudding Layer
- In a medium bowl, whisk egg yolks. Add milk; whisk until combined. Set aside.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, flour and salt until combined.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, add egg yolk mixture and flour mixture. Whisk constantly until pudding begins to thicken and bubble. Add butter and vanilla extract, stirring until butter is melted. Pour chocolate pudding into shallow bowl. Cover with plastic wrap touching pudding to keep it from forming skin.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Pour pudding over cream cheese layer. Cover pie with plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight.
Whipped Cream Topping
- In a stand mixer bowl, add heavy cream, powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Whip until stiff peaks form. Spread whipped cream over pudding layer.
Garnish
- Drizzle pie with chocolate syrup and sprinkle with chopped pecans.
Notes
Recipe and photo credit: Culinary.net through Family Features
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