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Cherry Cheesecake Lush

Creamy Cherry Cheesecake Lush: A No-Bake Dream Dessert

Cherry Cheesecake Lush is a refreshing and easy no-bake dessert that layers creamy cheesecake, a crunchy cookie crust, and a luscious cherry topping.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Crust
  • 24 cookies Vanilla Sandwich Cookies Can substitute with gluten-free cookies
  • ½ cup Salted Butter Melted and cooled
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened
  • ¾ cup Granulated Sugar Adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 8 oz Frozen Whipped Topping (Cool Whip) Dairy-free versions can be used
  • 3.4 oz Cheesecake Flavored Instant Pudding Mix
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Can substitute with almond or oat milk
For the Topping
  • 1 can Cherry Pie Filling Consider using fresh cherries as an alternative
  • ½ cup Chopped Pecans Optional

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • electric mixer
  • 9x13-inch baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Crush vanilla sandwich cookies until crumbly and mix with melted butter. Press into the bottom of the dish and bake for 10 minutes until set. Let cool completely.
  2. Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and vanilla, mixing until fluffy. Fold in half of the whipped topping. Spread over cooled cookie crust.
  3. Whisk together pudding mix and whole milk until thick. Fold in remaining whipped topping and pour over cream cheese layer, spreading evenly.
  4. Spoon cherry pie filling over cheesecake layer, and sprinkle with pecans if desired.
  5. Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight. Cut into squares and serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature to avoid lumps. Prepare a day ahead for better flavors.

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