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Cherry Cheesecake Lush

Cherry Cheesecake Lush

This no-bake Cherry Cheesecake Lush features creamy layers of cheesecake, pudding, and cherry pie filling over a crunchy cookie crust. Perfectly chilled dessert with a delightful pecan topping.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Course Dessert, no bake
Cuisine American
Servings 16 people
Calories 439 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 9 x 13 glass baking dish
  • 1 food processor
  • 1 hand mixer or standing mixer
  • 1 whisk

Ingredients
  

  • 14.3 oz package vanilla sandwich cookies about 36 cookies, crushed to 2 ½ cups
  • 1/3 cup salted butter melted and cooled (plus more for greasing dish)
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 16 oz frozen whipped topping Cool Whip, defrosted and divided
  • 2 3.4 oz packages cheesecake flavored instant pudding mix
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 2 21 oz cans cherry pie filling
  • 1 cup pecans chopped

Instructions
 

  • Grease a 9 x 13 glass baking dish with butter and set aside.
  • Use a food processor to crush the vanilla sandwich cookies into small, even crumbs.
  • Add melted butter to the cookie crumbs and pulse until combined.
  • Press the cookie mixture firmly into the greased baking dish and place in the freezer for 10 minutes to chill.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and 1 cup of the whipped topping until smooth and creamy.
  • Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chilled cookie crumb layer and return to the freezer for 10 minutes.
  • Whisk together the cheesecake pudding mixes, whole milk, and 1/2 cup whipped topping until thickened.
  • Spread the pudding mixture over the chilled cream cheese layer and refrigerate for 30 minutes, or until set.
  • Carefully pour the cherry pie filling over the set pudding layer, spreading gently to avoid mixing the layers.
  • Top with the remaining whipped topping and sprinkle chopped pecans on top.
  • Chill the assembled dessert in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours before serving.

Notes

  • Use full-fat cream cheese for best texture.
  • Chilling between layers helps maintain distinct layers.
  • Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.