š« Sex in a Pan ā A Dessert That Lives Up to Its Name
- Mar 9, 2021
- 2 min read
Updated: Oct 10

Okay, Iāll be honest ā I threw this dessert together one night without worrying about how it looked. But hereās the thing: it tasted absolutely fantastic. Some desserts donāt need to look perfect to be irresistible.
This one? Rich, creamy, and a little messy ā just like the name suggests.Ā šEnough said... now letās eat.
š° Ingredients
1 cup butter, melted
2 cups flour
1½ cups chopped pecans
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 container Cool Whip
1 package instant chocolate pudding mix
1 package instant vanilla pudding mix
4 cups cold milk (for making puddings)
1 chocolate candy bar orĀ toffee bar, for topping
š©āš³ Directions
Prep Time:Ā 30 minutesBake Time:Ā 10 minutesServes:Ā 10ā12 (depending on how generous youāre feeling)
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Mix and bake the crust:Ā Combine melted butter, flour, and chopped pecans. Press into the bottom of a 13x9-inch cake pan. Bake about 10 minutes, until lightly browned. Let cool.
Make the puddings:Ā Prepare both the chocolate and vanilla pudding mixes according to package directions. Set aside.
Whip the cream cheese layer:Ā Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and 1 cup of Cool Whip until smooth.
Layer it up:Ā Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust. Add a layer of chocolate pudding, then vanilla pudding. Repeat if youāve got extra.
Top it off:Ā Finish with the remaining Cool Whip. Sprinkle chopped pecans and shaved chocolate (or toffee bits) over the top.
Chill:Ā Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
š« Pro Tip
Use a 13x9 cake pan with a lidĀ ā it makes this dessert easy to transport. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or when you just want to show up with something called Sex in a PanĀ and steal the spotlight.
ā¤ļø Yummy Note
This recipe has been around for decades and still gets giggles every time I mention the name. But once people taste it, all jokes stop ā and spoons start flying. Itās cool, creamy, and layered with love (and chocolate).
Sometimes dessert doesnāt need a filter⦠just a fork.


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