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No-bake layered dessert bars with a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake middle, rich butterscotch pudding, and whipped topping. Sweet, nostalgic, and crowd-pleasing.

Butterscotch Pudding Pie Bars

No-bake layered dessert bars with a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake middle, rich butterscotch pudding, and whipped topping. Sweet, nostalgic, and crowd-pleasing.

Ingredients
  

Crust:
  • cups graham cracker crumbs
  • cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
Cream Cheese Layer:
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup whipped topping thawed
Butterscotch Layer:
  • 2 3.4 oz boxes instant butterscotch pudding mix
  • 3 cups cold milk
Topping:
  • 2 cups whipped topping thawed
  • Extra graham cracker crumbs for sprinkling

Equipment

  • 9×13-inch baking pan
  • mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press firmly and evenly into the bottom of a 9x13-inch pan. Refrigerate while preparing the next layer.
  2. In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Gently fold in 1 cup whipped topping. Spread evenly over the chilled crust.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together both boxes of butterscotch pudding mix and cold milk for 2 full minutes until thickened. Let stand 3–5 minutes, then carefully spread over the cream cheese layer.
  4. Spread the remaining 2 cups whipped topping over the pudding in soft swirls. Sprinkle generously with extra graham cracker crumbs.
  5. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight until fully set. Cut into squares and serve cold.

Notes

Soften cream cheese completely for a smooth middle layer.
Chill overnight for the cleanest slices and best flavor.
Store covered in the refrigerator up to 4 days.
Freezes well for up to 2 months.