Description
This Chocolate Pecan Ooey Gooey Butter is a decadent, gooey dessert combining a rich chocolate crust with a creamy, buttery filling studded with crunchy pecans. Perfect for chocolate lovers, this easy-to-make treat boasts a luscious texture and a delightful balance of gooey center and crisp edges.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Make the Chocolate Crust: In a large bowl, mix together the chocolate cake mix, 1 egg, and 1/2 cup of melted unsalted butter until fully combined. Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust layer.
- Prepare the Filling Mixture: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add the remaining 2 eggs, vanilla extract, and 1/2 cup melted butter, mixing well to combine.
- Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually beat in the powdered sugar to the cream cheese mixture until it becomes smooth, thick, and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Incorporate Pecans: Stir in the chopped pecans evenly throughout the filling mixture to add texture and flavor.
- Assemble and Bake: Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the prepared chocolate crust in the baking dish. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center remains slightly gooey for that signature ooey gooey texture.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the dessert to cool completely before slicing into squares. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar for an elegant finish before serving.
Notes
- Do not overbake to maintain the moist, gooey center texture.
- Lightly toasting the pecans before adding them enhances their flavor.
- The dessert firms up slightly as it cools, making slicing easier.
