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Chocolate Cherry Lush

A rich and easy no-bake layered dessert featuring a crunchy nut crust, cherry filling, cream cheese, chocolate pudding, and whipped topping.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup crushed nuts (pecans, almonds, or walnuts)
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 8 tablespoons salted butter, melted
For the layers
  • 1 can (21-oz) cherry pie filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 container (8-oz) whipped topping (Cool Whip), divided
  • 2 packages (3.4-oz) instant chocolate pudding
  • 3 cups cold milk
  • Chocolate shavings, curls, or sprinkles (optional) For garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Combine flour, crushed nuts, sugar, and melted butter until crumbly.
  3. Press mixture into a 9×13-inch baking dish and bake for 10 minutes.
  4. Cool completely.
  5. Spread cherry pie filling evenly over the cooled crust.
  6. Beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
  7. Add powdered sugar, then gently fold in half of the whipped topping.
  8. Spread over the cherry layer.
  9. Whisk pudding mixes with cold milk until thickened.
  10. Spread the pudding over the cream cheese layer.
  11. Top with remaining whipped topping and add chocolate shavings or sprinkles.
  12. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.

Notes

Serve chilled for the best texture. Store the dessert in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze slices for longer storage (up to 1 month).