🍒 Cherry Cheesecake Lush (No-Bake Layered Dessert)
Creamy layers, sweet cherries, and no oven needed!
🧾 Ingredients:
Crust:
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (or crushed shortbread cookies)
1/3 cup melted butter
2 tbsp sugar (optional)
Cheesecake Layer:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
Vanilla Pudding Layer:
1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding
1 ½ cups cold milk
(Optional: add 1/2 cup sour cream or cream cheese for extra richness)
Topping:
1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
Extra whipped topping for garnish (optional)
🥣 Instructions:
Make the crust:
Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch pan. Chill in the fridge while you prepare the layers.
Prepare the cheesecake layer:
Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, mix well. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over the chilled crust.
Prepare the pudding layer:
Whisk pudding mix with cold milk (and optional sour cream/cream cheese if using) until smooth and slightly thickened. Spread over the cheesecake layer.
Top with cherry pie filling:
Gently spread the cherry pie filling evenly over the top.
Chill:
Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) for best texture and flavor.
Serve:
Slice and serve chilled. Garnish with extra whipped topping if desired.
🌟 Tips:
You can swap the cherry pie filling for blueberry, strawberry, or peach if preferred.
For a chocolate twist, use chocolate pudding and Oreo crust.
Make it in individual cups or jars for cute party servings!