The American cake recipe that will conquer your palate without turning on the oven

Surprise your guests with this delicious no-bake cake, known in the southern United States as "Possum Pie".

A delicious no-bake cake, with an unfortunate name

Despite its unappealing name, this pie offers an irresistible combination of flavors and textures that will surprise your guests.

Ingredients to prepare Possum Pie

  • 1 package of cream cheese (225 g), softened
  • 1 cup of powdered sugar
  • 1 Graham cracker pie crust
  • 1 cup of chopped pecans
  • 1 package of instant chocolate pudding mix (90 g)
  • 1 package of instant vanilla pudding mix (90 g)
  • 3 cups of milk
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • 1 cup of whipped cream
  • Additional pecans for decoration

The cold dessert everyone is making at home

Preparation of Possum Pie

  1. Beat the cream cheese with the powdered sugar until you get a smooth and homogeneous mixture.
  2. Spread this mixture over the Graham cracker pie crust, covering it evenly.
  3. Sprinkle the chopped pecans over the cream cheese layer, distributing them evenly.
  4. In a separate bowl, prepare the pudding by mixing the chocolate and vanilla pudding powders with the milk and vanilla extract. Whisk until the mixture thickens.
  5. Pour the pudding mixture over the pecans, smoothing the surface with a spatula.
  6. Refrigerate the pie for at least 2 hours to set.
  7. Before serving, top the pie with a layer of whipped cream and decorate with additional pecans or walnut halves.

This dessert is perfect for hot days when you don't feel like turning on the oven. Its combination of creamy and crunchy layers makes it a perfect option to surprise your loved ones.

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