Lush Pie Recipe

Lush Pie Recipe

  • 1 (16 ounce) package pecan shortbread cookies, crushed
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 (3.9 ounce) packages instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 3 cups cold milk
  • 1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed
  1. Lightly grease a 9 inch pie pan. Reserve 1/4 cup cookie crumbs for garnish. In a medium bowl, mix together remaining cookie crumbs and melted butter or margarine. Press mixture into pie pan.
  2. In a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add sugar and mix until smooth. Spread mixture into crust.
  3. In a medium bowl whisk together pudding mix and milk. Allow to set up 5 minutes, then pour over cream cheese layer. Refrigerate pie at least 2 hours before serving. Garnish with whipped topping and reserved cookie crumbs.