This Cherry Cheesecake Lush is a decadent dessert featuring layers of cookie crust, creamy cheesecake, silky pudding, cherry pie filling, and fluffy whipped topping, finished with a sprinkle of nuts. It’s a no-bake delight perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients:
- 1 (14 ounce) package of golden Oreos, crushed
- ⅓ cup + 1 tbsp salted butter, melted (extra for pan)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup white sugar
- 16 ounces frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 2 (small) boxes of cheesecake-flavored instant pudding mix
- 3 cups whole milk
- 2 (large) cans of cherry pie filling
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions:
- Prepare Pan: Butter a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Crust: Mix crushed Oreos with ⅓ cup melted butter. Press into the baking dish and freeze for 10 minutes.
- Cheesecake Layer: Beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and 1 cup whipped topping until smooth. Spread over crust; freeze 10 more minutes.
- Pudding Layer: Whisk pudding mix, milk, and ½ cup whipped topping until thick. Spread over cream cheese layer; chill 30 minutes.
- Cherry Layer: Carefully add cherry pie filling on top of the pudding.
- Finish: Cover with remaining whipped topping and sprinkle with nuts. Chill 1-2 hours before serving.
Enjoy this luscious cherry cheesecake lush, a multi-layered dessert that promises a delightful blend of textures and flavors, making it an irresistible addition to any dessert table.