Chocolate Torte

Chocolate Torte – (Elise Urdang)

First Layer: (crust)

1 cup flour

1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

1 stick unsalted butter - Room Temperature

Combine & press into ungreased 9 x 12 pan.

Bake at 350 degrees F. for 20 minutes.

Cool before adding second layer

Second Layer: Mix together

8 oz cream cheese at room temperature

1 cup powdered sugar

1 cup cool whip

Careful spread over the 1st layer.

Chill for 1 to 2 hours.

Third layer: Mix together

2 - 3oz packages of instant chocolate pudding

3 cups cold milk

Blend above with electric mixer for 2 minutes.

Carefully spread over second layer.

Fourth Layer:

Spread remainder of cool whip from 8 oz package on

top of 3rd layer

Chill and Serve