Cherry Cheesecake Lush

This recipe….this is the one I have been waiting for! The delicious taste of Cherry cheesecake and the smooth creaminess of lush. I suppose some are wondering what lush is, it is a delicious addition to basically any dessert.

This is that colorful dessert that is perfect for the Holidays, and with the Holidays right around the corner, you know I will be making this quite often.

In specific, Lush is basically a dessert made with a pudding and whipped cream mix, combined with other layers of sweet goodness.

There is a crust layer that is made of graham crackers or cookies that are crumbled or crushed and mixed with melted butter and then pressed in the bottom of the pan.

Frequently Asked Questions:

            Is it better to use cookies or graham crackers?

The choice is yours, you are able to use whichever you prefer. I personally prefer graham cracker crust with my cheesecake. But, I have been known to use crushed pretzels too.

            Can I use a Vanilla pudding?

You certainly could, however, if you like cheesecake flavor then you really want to use the cheesecake flavored pudding.

            Can I use a different fruit pie filling?

You could use blueberry, strawberry or cherry, if there is another flavor that you would prefer, let us know how it tastes.

What do you need to make Cherry Cheesecake Lush

•  1 cup crushed vanilla wafer cookies
•  1 cup finely chopped pecans
•  1 stick butter, unsalted and melted
•  8 ounces cream cheese, softened
•  1 cup Confectioners sugar
•  16 ounces whipped topping, like Cool Whip
•  2 small boxes instant Cheesecake pudding mix
•  3 cups milk
•  1 can Cherry Pie filling
•  ½ cup chopped pecans

 

How to make Cherry Cheesecake Lush

FIRST STEP:

In a bowl, combine the cookie crumbs, finely chopped pecans and the melted butter

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Press this mixture in the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish, bake in a 350* oven for 10 minutes

SECOND STEP:

In a separate mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, Confectioner Sugar and 1 ½ cups of whipped topping

Mix until smooth and spread over the cookie crust once it has been cooled

THIRD STEP:

Combine the cheesecake pudding mix, milk and 1 cup of whipped topping and blend until smooth

Spread this mixture over the cheesecake layer in the pan

Top with 1 can of Cherry Pie Fruit topping, the remainder of the whipped topping and ½ cup chopped pecans

Refrigerate overnight, or a minimum of 4 hours

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Enjoy!

YUM!