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Cherry Cheesecake Lush

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Cherry Cheesecake Lush is a decadent no-bake dessert featuring layers of buttery vanilla wafer crust, creamy cheesecake filling, luscious cherry pie topping, and smooth vanilla pudding, all finished with whipped topping and crunchy pecans. Perfect for potlucks, holidays, or any time you need an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert!

Ingredients

For the Crust:

  • 3 1/3 cups vanilla wafer cookie crumbs (about 76 cookies)
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, melted

For the Cheesecake Layer:

  • 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 cups Cool Whip (or homemade whipped cream)

For the Pudding Layer:

  • 2 (3.4 oz) packages vanilla instant pudding mix
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups Cool Whip

For the Topping:

  • 1 1/3 cups cherry pie filling
  • 1 1/3 cups Cool Whip
  • 1 1/3 cups chopped pecans

Instructions

  • Prepare the Crust
    • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
    • Crush vanilla wafers into fine crumbs.
    • In a bowl, mix crumbs and melted butter until well combined.
    • Press the mixture evenly into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
    • Bake for 15 minutes, then let it cool completely.
  • Prepare the Cheesecake Layer
    • In a large bowl, beat together cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
    • Fold in 2 cups of Cool Whip and mix until fully incorporated.
  • Prepare the Pudding Layer
    • In another bowl, whisk together milk and vanilla pudding mix for 2 minutes until thickened.
    • Let stand for 5 minutes, then fold in 2 cups of Cool Whip.
  • Assemble the Layers
    • Spread the cheesecake mixture evenly over the cooled crust.
    • Top with cherry pie filling, spreading it evenly.
    • Carefully spread the pudding mixture over the cherry layer.
    • Top with the remaining 1 1/3 cups Cool Whip and chopped pecans.
  • Chill & Serve
    • Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow layers to set.
    • Slice and enjoy!

Notes

  • For a nut-free version, swap pecans with cookie crumbs or chocolate shavings.
  • For a firmer crust, bake as directed or refrigerate for at least 1 hour for a no-bake option.
  • Customize with different pie fillings, such as blueberry or strawberry.

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