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Jimmy Carter Dessert: A Sweet Delight to Try Today!

Jimmy Carter Dessert is a delicious layered dessert featuring a graham cracker crust, creamy filling, and topped with pecans and chocolate syrup.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 8-ounce container whipped topping, thawed
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup chocolate syrup

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix until well combined.
  2. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish to form a crust.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  4. Fold in the whipped topping until fully incorporated.
  5. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the graham cracker crust.
  6. Sprinkle the chopped pecans on top, then drizzle with chocolate syrup.
  7. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
  8. Cut into squares and serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g

Notes

  • For a chocolate twist, consider adding mini chocolate chips to the cream cheese mixture.
  • You can also substitute walnuts for pecans for a different nutty flavor.

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