Strawberries and Cream Lush
Strawberries and Cream Lush is a no-bake layered dessert made with a buttery cookie-nut crust, creamy cream cheese filling, vanilla pudding, fresh strawberries, and whipped topping for a light, refreshing treat.
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Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 1 c mixed nuts finely chopped
- 1 c Nilla Wafer cookies finely crushed
- 1 stick ½ c unsalted butter melted
- 1 c confectioners’ sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 1 large tub Cool Whip whipped topping divided
- 2 small boxes instant vanilla pudding mix
- 3 c whole milk 2% may be used
- 1 qt fresh strawberries sliced
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, pulse the mixed nuts and Nilla Wafer cookies until a medium-fine crumb forms. Add the melted butter and pulse until the mixture is evenly combined.
- Transfer the crumb mixture to a 9×13-inch baking dish. Press firmly and evenly into the bottom of the pan using the flat bottom of a glass to form the crust.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the confectioners’ sugar, softened cream cheese, and 1½ cups of the whipped topping. Beat until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the prepared crust.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk and instant vanilla pudding mixes until thickened. Carefully spread the pudding layer evenly over the cream cheese layer.
- Arrange a layer of sliced strawberries over the pudding, reserving a portion of the strawberries for garnish.
- Spread the remaining whipped topping evenly over the strawberries. Garnish with the reserved strawberries and, if desired, a small amount of the remaining crumb mixture.
- Refrigerate until chilled and set before serving.
Notes
To prepare this recipe gluten-free, substitute certified gluten-free vanilla cookies for the Nilla Wafer cookies and ensure the pudding mix, whipped topping, and all other ingredients are labeled gluten-free. No additional adjustments are required.