Sex in a Pan

Sex in a Pan. Also known as Chocolate Dream Dessert, Robert Redford Dessert or even Better Than Anything Dessert. You’ve heard of it, right? It’s basically one of those delicious desserts that makes you moan in delight. Too much? Regardless, it’s delicious, almost impossible to resist and always goes over big. Don’t worry about finding room in the fridge for leftovers, because there won’t be any!

Chocolate lover? Be sure to print off the recipe for our popular Chocolate Lasagna as well!

Sex in a Pan

There are a few different ways to make Sex in a Pan, but most recipes out there have very similar ingredients. A tender crust, cream cheese, chocolate pudding, whipped topping. As desserts go, what’s not to love?

Ingredients for Sex In a Pan

Crust:

• 2 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs or cookie crumbs
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter

Layers:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 3/4 cup powdered sugar, sifted
• 8 oz Cool Whip, divided
• 3 oz instant french vanilla pudding (4-serving package)
• 3 oz instant chocolate pudding (4-serving package)
• 2 cups milk, divided
• Sifted cocoa powder for garnish

Helpful Kitchen Tools

• Measuring cups and spoons
• Sifter
• 9×9 baking pan
• Food processor

How to Make Sex in a Pan

So if you’re looking for something sweet, and easy, and irresistible… this is it. But if you’re hoping for leftovers for tomorrow, I suggest cutting a piece now and hiding it in the fridge. Because chances are there won’t be any Sex in a Pan left once you put it out! If easy desserts are your thing, this one is in my top five of all time!

1. Preheat oven to 350 F degrees. Spray a 9×9 baking pan with cooking spray.
2. Melt butter in the microwave and allow to cool. Combine the crumbs and butter and toss together until incorporated.

3. Press the crumb mixture firmly into an 9×9 square pan and bake for 8-10 minutes. Place on wire rack to cool.

4. Prepare each of the pudding mixes in separate bowls using 1 cup of the milk for each one. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to use.
5. Meanwhile, in a large mixer bowl, combine cream cheese and sifted powdered sugar until creamy.

6. Add one cup of the Cool Whip to the cream cheese mixture and fold in with a rubber spatula to combine well. Set aside until ready to use.

7. When crust is cooled, spread the cream cheese mixture over the crust evenly.

8. Spread the chocolate pudding over cream cheese layer.

9. Spread the vanilla pudding over the chocolate pudding layer.

10. Spread remaining Cool Whip over the vanilla pudding.

11. Chill for at least two hours to set.

12. Right before serving, sift cocoa over the top as garnish.

Other amazing desserts

The most popular recipe on this blog, without question, is my Pineapple Dream Dessert. Just about everyone in the United States has made a version of this, or their mom, grandma, aunt or sister did. Everyone loves it, everyone raves about it. And I have to admit, I agree! Perfect for potlucks, barbecues and parties.

Another really popular dessert recipe is this decadent Cream Puff Chocolate Eclair Cake. Oh man! It’s truly creamy, dreamy delicious and absolutely irresistible. Another dessert that’s great for potlucks or any other type of take-along event.

It’s funny how a dessert can invoke an argument. When you have a Facebook following as large as mine, you tend to hear from more and more people. Whenever I post a link to this Traditional English Trifle I am met with comments telling me it’s not traditional. I was born in England and I still have plenty of relatives there. I’ve spoken with them and they say this version IS a traditional English trifle from their area. Regardless of what people think, it’s the trifle my family always made and it’s what I grew up eating at every holiday. Delicious!

And if you’re a trifle fan AND a tiramisu fan, I have a treat for you! These Tiramisu Trifles, which have conveniently been assembled in mason jars for easy transport, are a decadent treat for any get together. And if you can’t finish this rich dessert? No problem! Put the lid on and save it for the next day.

I hope you found something to enjoy today! 

Sex in a Pan

Layers of chocolate and vanilla pudding make this amazing dessert hard to resist!

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Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Servings: 16

35 minutes mins

Calories: 218

Author: Amanda Davis

Ingredients

Crust:

• ▢ 2 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs or cookie crumbs
• ▢ 3 tablespoons unsalted butter

Layers:

• ▢ 8 oz cream cheese softened
• ▢ ¾ cup powdered sugar sifted
• ▢ 8 oz Cool Whip divided
• ▢ 3 oz instant french vanilla pudding 4-serving package
• ▢ 3 oz instant chocolate pudding 4-serving package
• ▢ 2 cups milk divided
• ▢ Sifted cocoa powder for garnish

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 F degrees. Spray a 9x9 baking pan with cooking spray.
• Melt butter in the microwave and allow to cool. Combine the crumbs and butter and toss together until incorporated. Press the crumb mixture firmly into an 9×9 square pan and bake for 8-10 minutes. Place on wire rack to cool.
• Prepare each of the pudding mixes in separate bowls using 1 cup of the milk for each one. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to use.
• Meanwhile, in a large mixer bowl, combine cream cheese and sifted powdered sugar until creamy. Add one cup of the Cool Whip to the cream cheese mixture and fold in with a rubber spatula to combine well. Set aside until ready to use.
• When crust is cooled, spread the cream cheese mixture over the crust evenly. Spread the chocolate pudding over cream cheese layer. Spread the vanilla pudding over the chocolate pudding layer. Spread remaining Cool Whip over the vanilla pudding. Chill for at least two hours to set.
• Right before serving, sift cocoa over the top as garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 218cal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 216mg | Potassium: 88mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 330IU | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 1mg

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This post originally appeared here on Nov 21, 2014.