This Cherry Lush Dessert is a fruity, creamy, no-bake treat that’s as pretty as it is delicious. With layers of crushed cookies, sweet cream cheese, creamy pudding, cherry pie filling, and a fluffy whipped topping, it’s perfect for holidays, BBQs, and potlucks.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups crushed vanilla wafers or graham crackers
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
- 1 (3.4 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 1/2 cups cold milk
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
- Optional: sliced almonds or white chocolate curls for topping
Instructions:
- Prepare the Crust: Mix crushed vanilla wafers with melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish to create the crust.
- Make the Cream Cheese Layer: Beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth. Fold in half of the whipped topping. Spread over the crust.
- Add Pudding Layer: Whisk pudding mix and cold milk until thickened. Spread over the cream cheese layer.
- Add Cherry Layer: Carefully spoon cherry pie filling evenly over the pudding layer.
- Top with Whipped Topping: Spread the remaining whipped topping over the dessert. Smooth with a spatula.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow layers to set.
- Serve: Garnish with sliced almonds or white chocolate curls if desired. Slice and enjoy cold.
Why You’ll Love It:
- Gorgeous layered presentation
- Perfect make-ahead dessert
- No baking required
- Creamy, fruity, and lightly crunchy
Tips:
- Try strawberry or blueberry pie filling for variety.
- Use homemade whipped cream for a richer touch.
- Swap pudding flavor to cheesecake or white chocolate for a twist.
This Cherry Lush Dessert is always a showstopper—easy to make, easy to serve, and impossible to resist!
