Ingredients

  • Crust
  • 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans (or 1/4 cup of each if desired) or 1/2 cup coconut (or 1/4 cup of each if desired)
  • Filling
  • 1 (3 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding
  • 1/3 cup butter, softened
  • 1/3 cup boiling water
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • Top layer
  • 3 ounces semisweet chocolate
  • 1/2 cup cream

Method

  • To make the crust, in a microwave safe mixing bowl, melt together 1 stick of butter and the unsweetened chocolate in the microwave oven 30 seconds at a time, stirring every 30 seconds till melted.
  • Then add the graham cracker crumbs and nuts and/or coconut and stir until blended.
  • Press into a 9 inch square pan and chill until firm.
  • Then make the filling by combining the pudding powder, 1/3 cup butter, boiling water, and powdered sugar using a mixer or food processor.
  • Spread this over the chilled crust and refrigerate for an hour while making the top layer.
  • Melting together the semi sweet chocolate and cream in a microwave safe bowl, 30 seconds at a time, stirring in between until melted and mixed well.
  • Spread evenly over the chilled bars and refrigerate until firm then cut into bars.
  • Cover and store refrigerated.