Sex in a Pan

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Last Updated on January 2, 2024

Sex in a pan; it’s a crazy name for a dessert and no one’s really sure where the name comes from, but it is a really delicious dish that is great for any occasion. This Sex in Pan recipe has six decadent layers for you to enjoy.

A slice of sex in a pan on a plate with a fork

Sex in a pan; it’s a crazy name for a dessert. 

Traditionally it’s made with six layers: a pecan and flour crust, a cream cheese layer, instant vanilla pudding, instant chocolate pudding, whipped cream, and shaved chocolate.

 It’s truly decadent.

This paleo-fied version is just as amazing, without the need for grains, refined sugar, dairy, or anything instant or packaged.

 My family could not believe it was dairy-free; and asked me to make it again soon!

A slice of sex in a Pan on a plate with a fork

Another awesome thing about this recipe is that it’s full of healthy fats from coconut milk, coconut oil, avocado, and dark chocolate.

 It’s quite a satisfying dessert and a great way to end any meal.

What you need to make this Sex in a Pan recipe

Ingredients

Crust:

  • 1/4 cup finely chopped raw pecans
  • 1/3 cup coconut oil, softened
  • 1/3 cup coconut flour
  • 1 tablespoon B grade maple syrup

“Cream Cheese” Layer:

  • 3/4 cup coconut cream
  • 3 tablespoons coconut butter
  • 3 tablespoons B grade maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons coconut flour
  • pinch of sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

Vanilla Layer:

  • 1 cup thick coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup B grade maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted

Chocolate Layer:

  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 1/4 cup B grade maple syrup
  • 1/3 cup coconut cream
  • 1/2 cup chopped dark chocolate, melted
  • pinch of sea salt

Cream layer:

  • 1/2 cup coconut cream or heavy whipping cream, whipped

Garnish:

  • Shaved dark chocolate
Fork cutting in to a slice of Sex in a Pan on a plate

Whatever you call this dessert, be sure to make this Paleo version; the flaky pecan crust, creamy “cheese” and chocolate layers, and whipped coconut cream are just as scrumptious as the original!

up close photo of Sex in a Pan on a fork with a slice in the background.
Paleo Sex in a Pan
Yield: 9 servings

Sex in a Pan

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Additional Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 5 hours

Silky and rich, this Sex in the pan is deliciously indulgent You'll love every bite.

Ingredients

Crust:

"Cream Cheese" Layer:

Vanilla Layer:

Chocolate Layer:

  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 1/4 cup B grade maple syrup
  • 1/3 cup coconut cream
  • 1/2 cup chopped dark chocolate, melted
  • pinch of sea salt

Cream layer:

Garnish:

  • Shaved dark chocolate

Instructions

Crust:

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine all crust ingredients and mix well.
  2. Press into the the bottom of an 8"x8" glass baking dish and pop in the freezer while you prepare the next layer.

"Cream Cheese" Layer:

  1. Combine all the "cream cheese" layer ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix well. Spread over the crust.
  2. Put the pan back in the freezer.

Vanilla layer:

  1. Combine all vanilla layer ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix well. Spread over "Cream Cheese" layer.
  2. Put the pan back in the freezer.

Chocolate layer:

  1. Combine all chocolate layer ingredients in a food processor and process until very smooth.
  2. Carefully spread over vanilla layer; place pan back in freezer.

Cream Layer:

  1. Whip the cream; spread over chocolate layer in pan.

Garnish:

  1. Top liberally with shaved dark chocolate.
  2. Chill in the fridge for a few hours or overnight before serving.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

9

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 711Total Fat: 50gSaturated Fat: 33gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 67mgCarbohydrates: 65gFiber: 5gSugar: 53gProtein: 5g

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9 thoughts on “Sex in a Pan”

  1. For coconut cream, do you refrigerate full fat coconut milk (canned) then whip the thick cream part or is this something you can buy?

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  2. I loved this recipe, but it’s worth noting that I had to double the quantities of each layer. That is unless you want super super super thin layers. I used real cream cheese for the cream cheese layer and heavy whipping cream for the top. Everything else I kept the same, but just doubled the quantity to make it spread across an 8×8 pan – otherwise it would barely cover it. Thank you for the recipe, it was a crowd pleaser and i’ll Definitely be making it again!

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