Coal Miners Delight

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1. 1

   In a medium bowl, combine the finely crushed chocolate sandwich cookies for the crust with the melted unsalted butter.

   Približne 3 min

   Poznámka kuchára: A food processor makes quick work of crushing the cookies, but a sealed plastic bag and a rolling pin also work well.

2. 2

   Press the cookie mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of a 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) baking dish.

   Približne 2 min

   Poznámka kuchára: Use the bottom of a measuring cup to get a flat, compact crust.

3. 3

   Refrigerate the crust for 30 minutes to set.

4. 4

   In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.

   Približne 3 min

   Poznámka kuchára: Make sure the cream cheese is truly at room temperature to avoid lumps.

5. 5

   Gently fold the portion of whipped topping for the filling into the cream cheese mixture until just combined.

   Približne 2 min

   Poznámka kuchára: Avoid overmixing, which can deflate the whipped topping.

6. 6

   Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chilled crust.

   Približne 2 min

7. 7

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and the cold whole milk for about 2 minutes, until it begins to thicken.

   Približne 3 min

8. 8

   Carefully pour the pudding over the cream cheese layer and spread it into an even layer.

   Približne 2 min

   Poznámka kuchára: Pouring it over the back of a spoon can help prevent it from disturbing the cream cheese layer.

9. 9

   Spread the remaining whipped topping for the topping evenly over the pudding layer.

   Približne 2 min

10. 10

    Sprinkle the coarsely crushed chocolate sandwich cookies for the garnish over the top.

    Približne 1 min

11. 11

    Refrigerate the dessert, covered, for at least 3 hours or until completely firm before serving.

    Poznámka kuchára: Chilling overnight is even better for the flavors to meld and the layers to set perfectly.