Description
Indulge in the luscious layers of this Cherry Cheesecake Lush, a delightful no-bake dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Layer:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 container (8 ounces) whipped topping, divided
Pudding Layer:
- 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant cheesecake or vanilla pudding mix
- 1 1/2 cups cold milk
Topping:
- 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Graham Cracker Crust: In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter until combined. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch dish.
- Cheesecake Layer: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in half of the whipped topping and spread over the crust.
- Pudding Layer: Whisk pudding mix with cold milk until thickened. Spread over the cream cheese layer.
- Topping: Top with remaining whipped topping, then cherry pie filling. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- You can use vanilla pudding if cheesecake flavor is unavailable.
- For a firmer crust, bake at 350°F for 8–10 minutes before layering.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
