Chocolate Pudding Bars
Triple Chocolate Pudding Bars are a layered dessert with a rich chocolate cake mix crust, creamy chocolate pudding center, and topped with a homemade chocolate ganache.
Servings: 12 bars
Ingredients
Ganache
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
Crust
- 15.25 ounce box chocolate cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup butter melted
Filling
- 2 cups chocolate milk
- 3.9 ounce package chocolate fudge instant pudding mix
Instructions
Ganache
- In a microwave-safe bowl, add in the 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips and 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream. Microwave for 45 seconds and stir.
- Microwave for 30 seconds and stir. Repeat until the mixture resembles a smooth but thick chocolate syrup. Set aside.
Crust
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees and grease a 9x13-baking pan with nonstick baking spray.
- Add the 15.25 ounce box chocolate cake mix, 2 large eggs, and melted 1/2 cup butter in a large bowl. Using a spatula, stir until well combined.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. It will be thick.
- Place into the oven and bake for 15 minutes. Let the cake crust cool for 1 hour before adding the pudding.
Filling
- Once cooled, add the 2 cups chocolate milk and 3.9 ounce package chocolate fudge instant pudding mix into a large bowl. Whisk until combined. Set aside for a few minutes to thicken.
- Once the pudding is thickened, spread it evenly over the cooled cake crust.
- Drizzle the chocolate ganache on top of the pudding layer until the pudding is completely covered with the ganache.
- Chill for at least 2 hours.
- Cut into bars and serve.
Notes
Storage: Store covered or in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 517kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 532mg | Potassium: 397mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 551IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 136mg | Iron: 4mg
