Learn To Make Secret Recipe – Southern Possum Pie

🥧 Southern Possum Pie Recipe – A Classic Arkansas Dessert You’ll Love

If you’re looking for a true taste of the South, Southern Possum Pie is a dessert that perfectly blends rich flavors, Southern charm, and creamy textures. Despite the name, this Arkansas classic contains no possum—just layers of chocolate, cream cheese, and whipped topping on a buttery pecan crust. It’s a fun, flavorful, and nostalgic treat often served at potlucks and holidays.

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📋 What Is Possum Pie?

Possum Pie, also known as Four-Layer Delight or Chocolate Layer Pie, is a no-bake layered dessert that originated in Arkansas. The name comes from the idea that the pie “plays possum” by hiding the chocolate layer beneath whipped cream and cream cheese—just like a possum plays dead.

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🧁 Ingredients for Southern Possum Pie

Here’s everything you need to make this delightful Southern dessert:

For the crust:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)

• 1 cup finely chopped pecans

For the cream cheese layer:

• 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese (softened)

• 1 cup powdered sugar

• 1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip)

For the chocolate pudding layer:

• 1 (3.9 oz) box instant chocolate pudding mix

• 1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix

• 3 cups cold milk

For topping:

• 2 cups whipped topping

• Additional chopped pecans (optional)

• Shaved chocolate or mini chocolate chips (optional)

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🍽️ How to Make Southern Possum Pie

Step 1: Prepare the crust

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. In a bowl, mix the flour, butter, and chopped pecans.

3. Press into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.

4. Bake for 15–20 minutes or until lightly golden.

5. Let it cool completely.

Step 2: Cream cheese layer

1. Beat cream cheese until smooth.

2. Add powdered sugar and mix well.

3. Fold in whipped topping.

4. Spread evenly over the cooled crust.

Step 3: Pudding layer

1. In a separate bowl, whisk chocolate and vanilla pudding mixes with milk.

2. Let it set for 3–5 minutes to thicken.

3. Spread pudding over the cream cheese layer.

Step 4: Topping

1. Top with remaining whipped topping.

2. Garnish with pecans and chocolate shavings, if desired.

3. Chill for at least 2–4 hours before serving.

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🍰 Why You’ll Love This Dessert

• No possum involved – just rich Southern flavors

• Make-ahead friendly – perfect for potlucks and holiday meals

• No-fuss baking – easy to prepare and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser

• Customizable – add nuts, chocolate chips, or a drizzle of chocolate syrup