They were awakened by a sound in the kitchen. Dad got up to check out what was making the noise. He discovered it was from my brother making cinnamon rolls for breakfast. It's interesting because that happened when my brother was about four years old. He has made many sweets since then. These days he is known for making a special dessert he calls "Fat Man's Pie" and you may know it as Chocolate Delight.
My brother gave me his recipe. I also looked up similar ones on the internet. It appears this dessert is typically made with Cool Whip and instant pudding mix. Well, you know I had to take it up a notch. Perhaps it would be about four notches because after I was done it really is a fat man's pie. It is the most heavy cream I have ever used in one recipe: 4, yes, 4 cups in total. That plus sugar, chocolate, and cream cheese means a total splurge. Be warned, this is not diet food in any shape or form. The title is beyond fitting.
Why did I make Fat Man's Pie? It is for a fun "Man Food" Sunday Supper event. I immediately thought of it because it is something one of the men in the family makes often for our celebrations. My brother is quite proud of it too. Or he just likes it a whole lot because I see him smiling when he is spreading the whipped cream on top just before serving.
Re-vamping the recipe took some planning. A few weeks ago I made homemade chocolate pudding in preparation. I'm glad that part was a success. I only had to double the batch for this dessert. I also was sure to take my brother's advice of chilling the crust before spreading on the cream cheese layer. My version takes a whole lot longer than his. However, the from scratch goodness is worth all the extra time and effort.
What do you consider man food? It certainly is a wide range of foods for Sunday Supper contributors. Scroll down to find a big list of ones with links to get the recipes. I'll bet there were a lot of men quite happy about this event. I can imagine their smiles while enjoying the awesome dishes made just for them. One final note... take a look at my German Chocolate Cake that happens to be one of my brother's favorites. A bunch of smiles have been sparked by it over the years.
Fat Man’s Pie aka Chocolate Delight
Ingredients
- Note: Make the pudding a day in advance
For the crust:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature
For the cream cheese layer:
- 8 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
- 1 ¼ cups confectioners sugar divided
- 1 ¼ cups heavy whipping cream
For the chocolate pudding layer:
- 4 cups whole milk divided
- 6 egg yolks
- 6 tablespoons cake flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 1 vanilla bean split lengthwise
- 12 ounces chopped semi-sweet chocolate
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 4 teaspoons brandy
For the topping:
- 1 ¾ cups heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup confectioners sugar
- Optional toasted chopped pecans for garnish
Instructions
For the crust:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Stir together flour, pecans, and salt in a large bowl. Use a fork to cut in the butter until mixed together well. Spread evenly and press down in a 9- X 13-inch pan.
- Bake for 20 minutes. Cool to room temperature then chill for at least 1 hour before adding cream cheese layer.
For the cream cheese layer:
- Beat cream cheese and 1 cup confectioners sugar until light and fluffy.
- In a separate bowl, beat heavy cream and remaining ¼ cup confectioners sugar until stiff peaks form. Fold whipped cream into cream cheese. Spread evenly over crust. Chill for at least 45 minutes.
For the chocolate pudding layer:
- Put the 2 cups of milk, yolks, flour, and salt in a blender. Blend until smooth. Pour into a 3-quart saucepan (non-stick recommended).
- Add remaining 2 cups milk, sugar, vanilla bean, and chocolate.
- Slowly bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Let boil for 30 seconds.
- Pour the mixture through a strainer into a large bowl. It will be very thick so you may need to press it through.
- Scrap the seeds from the vanilla bean and discard bean shell. Add the seeds, cream, and brandy to the bowl.
- Whisk to combine. Place plastic wrap directly on top of the pudding.
- Cool to room temperature then chill thoroughly (best overnight). Spread 3 ½ cups of pudding over cream cheese layer. Enjoy the remaining separately.
- If not serving immediately, lay plastic wrap directly on top of pudding to prevent a skin from forming.
For the topping:
- Just before serving, beat cream and confectioners sugar in a large bowl until stiff peaks form. Spread evenly over pudding layer.
- Garnish with toasted chopped pecans if desired.
Notes
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Are angels singing? Oh my, oh my...You and your brother have created one heavenly concoction...No dessert ever has too much whipped cream for this Ninja Baker. Love the addition of your pudding and cream cheese layer, too.
I'm pretty sure angels are singing over this one. If you had only seen the smile on my husband's face when I told him it was ready to eat.
Ohhh I don't mind the extra calories for THIS dessert!!! Bring it on!!
Calories? What calories? I thought there wasn't any in pie. (wink wink)
I made the Cool Whip version many years ago...and thought it was marvelous!!! I'm am SO glad you've updated this...now I can put it on my summer menu...the family will love it. ASAP, of course!!!
Thanks Liz and I really don't care for Cool Whip. The real stuff is so much better.
Oh yeah, I've had the Cool Whip version, too! I want YOUR version, and I want it now. Apt name for this recipe, I'm sure. Don't leave me with the whole pan of it though. That would be wrong.
The whole pan just screams out relentlessly until you finish it off.
I need, need some Fat Man's Pie... this looks amazing!
Scrumptious! My husband would LOVE this! Can't wait to make it! Happy Fathers Day!
Thanks Jen. My husband loves it so much he ate it for breakfast.
I'm sure you didn't mean 1/4 cup of salt in the ingredients for the crust, LOL!
Oh my gosh no. Thanks for the heads up. I changed it to be 1/4 teaspoon salt.
That sounds fantastic! 4 cups of cream doesn't sound so bad when it's split between 16 portions.
Thanks Alicia! Yes, dividing it up into portions makes it all better.
This pie is sure to be any dad's dream! Hilarious that your brother made cinnamon rolls at such a young age!
Wow that is one decadent treat. I love the title lol
Thanks Shaina and I love the title too - it makes it fun.
what a delicious splurge this is! My husband would dive right in! Perfectly named, Renee!
Thank you Roz
Never heard of this one, but let's be honest, that photo piece needs to be doubled! YUM! Haha, so sorry so gluttonous 😉 Your brother rocks by the way, nice job.
Too funny Shannon and I'll remember to make bigger slices next time (go team gluttonous!).
It would not last long here at our house. I love the story of your brother 🙂
Thanks Susan and the pie is going rather quickly here too.
Had to say I was curious when I saw the title, and ma'am you do not lie!! Looks delish!
Thanks Sarah and yes, it truly is a fat man's pie.
I absolutely adore that this is called Fat Man's pie! And I'd scarf this entire thing down in about two seconds. 🙂
Thanks Kim and wow it would be a feat to eat the whole thing.
WOW, and double wow. This is absolutely out of this world is deliciousness.
Thanks Marlene.
Your brother is a genius, Renee! What a fabulous dessert! Better not let him taste your even more fabulous homemade version or you will be put in charge of Fat Man's Pie for every family occasion from now on.
My brother definitely is a genius in more than one way. I'll still have to make this version for him at least once.
Renee,
I love this so much!! and love that you improved your brother's recipe. . that is so cool that he bakes! I must try your homemade chocolate pudding recipe! This dessert looks fabulous!!
He cooks too although most of the time when he cooks it is for the boy scout troop activities (fund raising and camping).
Oh my gosh. The cool whip and instant pudding version of this is delicious so I can't begin to imagine the insanity of this one.
Thanks Micha and this version is beyond decadent (and awesome too).
WOW--what ever you call it, call me too! LOL This sounds amazing. I have to make this for a family dinner.
Thanks Sherron and I'd be happy to call you next time I make this.
This sounds to die for! Can you omit the pecans? Is it just as good?
The crust would not work without the pecans. You could possibly substitute a graham cracker crust.
You had me at pecan and chocolate. Amazing dessert Renee! Pinning!
Thanks Martin and I really appreciate the pin.
all that cream...i see where it gets its name. it looks great!
Thanks Dina
My mom used to make something very similar. This looks delicious!
It is quite a popular dessert with many names. It is very delicious.
This is very similar to what I call Sex in a Pan, if it is for your dad it is Fat Man's Pie if it is for your hubby is it Sex in a Pan. LOL Yours looks great!!
I love the "Sex in a Pan" name for when you make it for your husband (or special someone).
Skinny is very overrated. I'll take some pie, please. 🙂
For real. Another slice for me too.
I don't know much about Fat Man's but I'd risk being a chubby girl for a piece!
Awesome alternate title for this pie Cindy. Thanks for making me smile.
Not sure I like the name, but I can kind of see how it fits. LOL. This looks delectable, Renee! Super rich and filling 🙂
Well Renee, you can call it Chocolate Delight (as many others do).
The name is perfect! Love it!! There's no calories in cream right? haha This looks amazing!! Pinning!
Yea, no calories in cream (wouldn't that be nice). Thanks a bunch for the pin.
I am so excited you made this from scratch it looks fantastic.
Thanks so much Laura
Good on ya for making a homemade version of the pie, Renee. I haven't bought a tub of Cool Whip in years! This looks sooooooooo amazing. It truly lives up to its name, not that I mind in the least. I don't think you could hold me back from seconds, thirds, fourths... Lol, and I just read Cindy's comment. I would definitely be a chubby girl after eating this (but it'd be worth it).
I refuse to buy Cool Whip and wish more people would take a minute to whip up real cream. And I'm also still smiling at Cindy's comment too.
I make something similar and its always a hit in our house! Delish!
Thanks Serena. It seems to be quite popular with many families and all with different names for it.
Your brother sounds swell! Loooooove this decadent recipe-and the fact that it's from scratch!
Thanks so much Kayle
Oh my goodness Renee!! That looks so incredibly rich and creamy. I am afraid to make it, I might hoard it all to myself LOL
Too funny Bobbi although my husband did a great job of hoarding a lot of it for himself.