Panama Canal Dessert

Prep: 20 min Cook: 10 min Cuisine: American

A rich, layered dessert featuring a buttery nut crust, creamy cheese filling, and chocolate pudding, perfect for gatherings and satisfying chocolate lovers.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 c. flour
  • 1 1/2 cubes margarine
  • 1 c. chopped walnuts
  • 12 oz. cream cheese
  • 1 1/2 c. powdered sugar
  • 12 oz. Cool Whip, thawed and divided
  • 3 small pkg. instant chocolate pudding

Instructions

  1. Mix together flour, margarine, and chopped nuts.
  2. Press the mixture into a 9 x 13-inch glass dish using your hands.
  3. Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes and then cool.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

734 kcal 37% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.6g 21% DV
Total Fat 47.1g 60% DV
Carbs 71.2g 26% DV
Fiber 2.6g 9% DV
Sugar 37.5g 75% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 424.8mg 18% DV
Potassium 275.5mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 25.5mg 9% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 134.3mcg 15% DV
Vitamin C 4.4mg 5% DV
Vitamin D 0.8mcg 4% DV
Calcium 175.5mg 14% DV
Iron 3.8mg 21% DV
Contains Milk Wheat/Gluten Tree nuts

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

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

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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