Okay, here’s my attempt at recreating that dessert, following the example’s style and structure:
So, I saw this thing called “Robert Redford Dessert” floating around, and it looked pretty good. Figured I’d give it a shot. I had no recipe, just a picture and a vague description, so I just winged it. It’s basically a layered thing, so I started with the bottom.
The Crust
I crushed up some graham crackers, like, a lot of them. Added some melted butter – probably too much, honestly, it was kinda oily – and a bit of sugar. Pressed that mess into a pan. Done. Crust achieved.
Layer Two: Cream Cheese Time
Next up, I took a block of cream cheese, softened it up (which took forever, by the way), and beat it with some powdered sugar. It tasted pretty good, not gonna lie. I might’ve “taste-tested” it a few times. Spread that over the crust. Okay, we’re getting somewhere.
Chocolate Pudding – Easy Mode
For the chocolate layer, I went the easy route: instant pudding. Made a big batch of that, following the box directions. It’s hard to mess up instant pudding, so that was a win. Poured that chocolatey goodness on top of the cream cheese.
Whipped Topping and the Finish Line
Last layer was just whipped topping from a tub. Spread that over the pudding. I tried to make it look fancy, but it just ended up looking like, well, whipped topping. Sprinkled some chopped pecans on top because I saw that in the picture.
The Verdict?
Threw it in the fridge for a few hours to let it all set up. Finally, the moment of truth! I cut myself a big ol’ slice.
- Crust: A little too buttery, but solid.
- Cream Cheese: Always a good idea.
- Pudding: Classic.
- Whipped Topping: Fluffy and sweet.
It was pretty good. It had that sweet and a bit tangy flavor, with some different textures to it. Overall, not bad for a dessert I made up as I went along!
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