About
The 1985 Striped Delight is all about the layers; each layer brings a new flavor and sensation to the dessert that your taste buds will love. The first is the crumbly, buttery graham cracker crust for a satisfying crunch. The second is the tangy, creamy cream cheese filling. The third is the chocolatey, rich pudding. And on top, a band of fluffy whipped topping and shaved chocolate. 1985 Striped Delight impresses visually with its clean bands and taste-wise by being a gorgeous collection of flavors. It's a treat of a different delicious stripe!
Ingredients
- For the graham cracker crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker, crushed into crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup butter, melted and cooled
- For the filling and topping:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons plus 3 1/2 cups milk, cold and divided
- 8 ounces whipped topping, divided
- 12 ounces of chocolate instant pudding mix
- chocolate, optional, shaved, for topping
Directions
Step 1 -Pour the graham crumbs and 1/4 cup sugar into a bowl.
Step 2 -Add the melted butter and mix with a fork until the mixture comes together. It should resemble wet sand.
Step 3 -Firmly press the graham cracker mixture into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish to form a crust.
Step 4 -Place the crust into the freezer to set for at least 30 minutes.
Step 5 -Add the cream cheese and the remaining sugar together in a bowl.
Step 6 -With a hand mixer, beat the cream cheese and sugar together.
Step 7 -Add in 2 tablespoons milk and mix until smooth.
Step 8 -Fold in 1/2 of the whipped topping.
Step 9 -Transfer the crust from the freezer.
Step 10 -Spread the cream cheese layer over the top of the crust.
Step 11 -Mix the pudding mix with the remaining cold milk.
Step 12 -Pour and spread the pudding mixture on top of the cream cheese layer before the pudding fully sets.
Step 13 -Chill the dessert for at least 4 hours, freezing for the last 1 hour before serving.
Step 14 -Top the dessert with the remaining whipped topping. Garnish with shaved chocolate.
Step 15 -Serve cold.
