Chocolate Layered Pie

I got this recipe from a good friend. It is very rich...but oh, so good!~BJ

Chocolate Layered Pie
recipe from Meredith Jones

crust (makes 2):
1 box chocolate cake mix
3/4 cup butter (softened)

pie:
8 oz. cream cheese
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup Cool Whip

2 boxes chocolate pudding (instant)
3 cups milk

Cool Whip

For the crust mix dry cake mix together with butter. Spread into two pie pans and bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Cream together the cream cheese and powdered sugar. Fold in Cool Whip. Spread onto the cooled pie crust. Next, mix the pudding and milk, then spread over the cream cheese mixture. Top with Cool Whip. Refrigerate until ready to serve.