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Possum Pie A close-up slice of creamy possum pie on a white plate, featuring a thick pecan-topped layer, rich chocolate swirls, and a smooth white cream filling inside a golden flaky crust. A fork rests beside the slice.

Possum Pie

A classic Possum Pie dessert featuring a crunchy pecan crust, tangy cream cheese layer, rich chocolate pudding, and fluffy whipped topping. Perfect for potlucks and family gatherings, this layered Arkansas favorite serves 12–15 and delights every cream cheese skeptic.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Southern
Keyword: Possum pie history, Possum pie recipe, Possum pie recipe easy, Possum pie with instant pudding, Real possum pie, Why is it called possum pie
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Chilling Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 380kcal
Cost: Moderate

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 inch baking dish (Greased for crust)
  • 1 Mixing bowls (small, medium, large) (For crust, cream cheese layer, and pudding layer)
  • 1 Electric hand mixer (For cream cheese layer)
  • 1 Rubber spatula (For spreading layers)
  • 1 Offset spatula (Optional, for smoother layers)
  • 1 Wire whisk (For pudding mix)
  • 1 Measuring cups & spoons (Standard)

Ingredients

Pecan Crust

  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • ½ cup Butter - Melted
  • ½ cup Chopped pecans - Toast optional
  • 2 tablespoon Sugar

Cream Cheese Layer

  • 8 oz Cream cheese - Softened to room temp
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar
  • 1 cup Whipped topping - Fold in gently
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Chocolate Layer

  • 2 pkgs 3.9 oz each - Instant chocolate pudding
  • 3 cups Cold milk - Straight from fridge
  • ½ teaspoon Vanilla extract

Topping

  • 2 cups Whipped topping - For top layer
  • As desired — Chocolate shavings or chopped pecans Optional garnish

Instructions

  • Prepare the buttery, crunchy pecan crust for the base of the pie
    A baking dish filled with pecan crust mixture made of chopped pecans, flour, butter, and sugar, being pressed and smoothed by hand before baking.
  • Make the smooth, tangy cream cheese layer and spread evenly
  • Whisk the chocolate pudding until thick and layer over cream
    A hand whisking a thick chocolate pudding layer over a creamy white layer in a rectangular baking dish, preparing the middle chocolate layer of possum pie.
  • Spread whipped topping and add optional chocolate or pecan garnish
  • Slice carefully and serve chilled for best texture and flavor
    Square pieces of layered possum pie served on plates, showing a pecan crust, creamy middle layer, and a smooth chocolate pudding top, with the full dessert visible in the background of a large baking dish.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 120g | Calories: 380kcal (19%) | Carbohydrates: 38g (13%) | Protein: 5g (10%) | Fat: 24g (37%) | Saturated Fat: 10g (63%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 45mg (15%) | Sodium: 160mg (7%) | Potassium: 130mg (4%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 25g (28%) | Vitamin A: 600IU (12%) | Calcium: 80mg (8%) | Iron: 1.5mg (8%)
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