Better Than Sex Pie

All the over-the-top indulgence of the famous cake, but in pie form with a from-scratch buttery crust.

You press a simple shortbread crust into a 9×13 pan, bake it until golden, then build layers of Cool Whip, a thick filling of cream cheese whipped with vanilla pudding and milk, another blanket of whipped topping, and a generous handful of chopped nuts on top.

Every bite is creamy, nutty, and cold, with that crumbly, buttery crust holding it all together.

Make it hours ahead and let the fridge do the heavy lifting.

Kitchen Tips

• The crust must be completely cool before you add the whipped topping layer. Warm crust melts the Cool Whip into a soupy mess.
• Soften the cream cheese fully before mixing it with the pudding. Lumps of cold cream cheese won’t blend out.
• Use whole milk for the pudding mixture. Skim or low-fat won’t set as thick.
• This slices cleanest when it’s been in the fridge at least 4 hours. Overnight is even better.