Cherry Cheesecake Lush
Cherry Cheesecake Lush is a no-bake layered dessert made with a vanilla cookie crust, creamy cheesecake filling, cheesecake pudding, whipped topping, and cherry pie filling. It is easy to prepare, rich in texture, and ideal for make-ahead serving.
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Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 1 package vanilla sandwich cookies approximately 36 cookies, finely crushed
- 1/2 c unsalted butter 1 stick, melted
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 8 oz package cream cheese softened
- 1 c powdered sugar
- 2 16 oz containers frozen whipped topping divided
- 2 3.4 oz packages cheesecake instant pudding mix
- 3 c whole milk
- 1 21 oz can cherry pie filling
- 1/2 c walnuts roughly chopped
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the crushed vanilla sandwich cookies, melted butter, and salt. Stir until the cookie crumbs are evenly coated.
- Transfer the crumb mixture to a 9×13-inch baking dish and press firmly into an even layer to form the crust. Place the dish in the refrigerator and chill while preparing the remaining layers.
- In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat the softened cream cheese for 1 to 2 minutes, or until smooth and creamy. Add the powdered sugar and 1½ cups of the frozen whipped topping. Beat until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Remove the crust from the refrigerator and evenly spread the cream cheese mixture over the chilled crust, ensuring full coverage to the edges.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole milk, cheesecake pudding mixes, and 1 cup of the frozen whipped topping until the mixture thickens and is smooth.
- Carefully spread the pudding mixture over the cream cheese layer, taking care not to mix the layers.
- Evenly spoon the cherry pie filling over the pudding layer.
- Gently spread the remaining frozen whipped topping over the cherry layer, avoiding excessive mixing to maintain clean layers.
- Refrigerate the dessert for a minimum of 1 to 2 hours, or until fully set.
- Prior to serving, garnish with chopped walnuts. Slice into portions and serve chilled.
Notes
To make this Cherry Cheesecake Lush gluten free, substitute the vanilla sandwich cookies with a certified gluten-free cookie alternative. Additionally, verify that the pudding mix, whipped topping, cherry pie filling, and all packaged ingredients are labeled gluten free and produced in facilities free from gluten cross-contamination.