Bishops Pie is a delicious layered dessert combining a buttery pecan crust, smooth cream cheese filling, rich chocolate pudding and a fluffy whipped topping. Each layer brings its own wonderful flavour and texture, creating an indulgent treat that is perfect for chocolate lovers. Easy to prepare ahead, it is an excellent dessert for family gatherings, special occasions or simply enjoying after a lovely meal.
Bishops Pie is a delicious layered dessert combining a buttery pecan crust, smooth cream cheese filling, rich chocolate pudding and a fluffy whipped topping. Each layer brings its own wonderful flavour and texture, creating an indulgent treat that is perfect for chocolate lovers. Easy to prepare ahead, it is an excellent dessert for family gatherings, special occasions or simply enjoying after a lovely meal.
Melt butter and stir in flour and 1 cup of the nuts.
1 cup butter, 2 cup flour, 1 1/2 cup pecans
Continue stirring until a thick paste is formed, with no flour lumps.
Press into bottom of a 13x10 baking pan and bake 15 min at 375F. Cool.
Prepare first layer of filling by combining cream cheese, sugar and 1 cup whipped topping.
8 oz cream cheese, 1 cup Confectioners' sugar, 3 cup whipped topping
Beat with electric mixer at med speed for 2-3 min.
Spoon into cooled crust, then smooth with spatula.
Combine pudding and milk in the mixing bowl used for the first filling.
3 packets Instant chocolate pudding, 3 cup milk
Beat well, then pour over the cream cheese layer.
As soon as the chocolate layer firms up a bit, spoon on more whipped topping, smoothing and adding until there is an additional 1/2 inch layer above the chocolate.
Sprinkle with remaining pecans or grated chocolate and chill for at least 3 hours.