Dreamy Pudding Dessert

These two things are all I need to feel like I'm in heaven--my beautiful little girl and a yummy chocolate dessert. This one is truly amazing!





First Layer:
1 cup flour
1 stick (1/2 cup) butter (no substitutes)
3 Tbsp. powdered sugar

Cream flour, butter, and sugar together; press into greased 9x13-inch pan. Bake 350 degrees about 15 minutes, or until lightly browned. Cool completely.

Second Layer:
1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese
1 cup powdered sugar
1 carton (12 oz.) frozen whipped topping, divided

Combine cream cheese with sugar, blending thoroughly. Stir in 1 cup of the frozen topping. Spread over well-cooled butter crust.

Third Layer:
3 cups milk
1 large pkg. instant pudding (milk chocolate) OR 1 small pkg. chocolate and 1 small pkg. vanilla for a lighter chocolate flavor.

Mix milk with instant pudding, following directions for beating on package. Spread over cream cheese layer.

Fourth Layer:
Spread reserved frozen whipped topping over all. Sprinkle with sliced almonds and grated chocolate (or you can use a vegetable parer to make chocolate curls). Chill until ready to serve.