Chocolate Cherry Lush
A decadent layered dessert that combines a nutty crust, cherry pie filling, creamy cheesecake layer, rich chocolate pudding, and fluffy whipped topping for an irresistible treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes plus chilling
- Yield: 36 squares
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Layered
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup crushed nuts (pecans recommended)
- ¼ cup sugar
- 8 Tbsp salted butter, melted
- 21 oz canned cherry pie filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup Cool Whip (from 8 oz container)
- 6.8 oz chocolate instant pudding (2 packets)
- 3 cups milk
- Remaining Cool Whip
- ½ cup chocolate shavings or jimmies (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Mix flour, nuts, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a 9×13 baking dish and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool completely.
- Spread cherry pie filling evenly over the cooled crust.
- Beat cream cheese until fluffy, then mix in powdered sugar and Cool Whip. Spread over cherry layer.
- Prepare chocolate pudding with milk as directed on the package. Spread over the cream cheese layer.
- Top with remaining Cool Whip and sprinkle with chocolate shavings or jimmies if desired.
- Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Notes
- Swap pecans for almonds or walnuts based on preference or availability.
- Try vanilla or white chocolate pudding for variety.
- Use fresh or frozen cherries for a chunkier texture.
- Make a lighter version with sugar-free pudding and fat-free Cool Whip.
- Crushed Oreos and butter can be used for a no-bake crust variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Find it online: https://lauracooks.com/chocolate-cherry-lush/
