Melba Delight

Prep: 20 min Cook: 25 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

Melba Delight is a luscious layered dessert featuring a crunchy crust, creamy cheese filling, and a fruity pudding topping, perfect for special occasions or casual gatherings.

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Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups flour
  • 1 3/4 sticks melted margarine
  • 1 cup chopped nuts
  • 1 (8 oz) cream cheese
  • 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup frozen whipped topping
  • 1 (3 oz) instant pudding (lemon, chocolate, or pistachio)

Instructions

  1. Combine flour, melted margarine, and chopped nuts; mix well.
  2. Pat the mixture into the bottom of a 9 x 12-inch baking dish.
  3. Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes; let cool.
  4. In a bowl, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, and whipped topping; spread over the cooled crust.
  5. Mix pudding powder with 1 1/2 cups milk until set.
  6. Spread the pudding over the cheese layer once it has set.
  7. Garnish with additional whipped topping and chopped nuts before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

855 kcal 43% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.2g 16% DV
Total Fat 54g 69% DV
Carbs 86.5g 31% DV
Fiber 3.2g 11% DV
Sugar 49.1g 98% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 286.8mg 12% DV
Potassium 395.8mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 25mg 8% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 78.3mcg 9% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 47.3mg 4% DV
Iron 3.8mg 21% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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