No-Bake Chocolate Cherry Lush
Ingredients:
For the crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker flour
- 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
For the cheesecake layer:
- 1 package softened cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- tsp 1 vanilla extract
- 1 (8 oz.) container whipped topping, thawed
For the chocolate pudding layer:
- 2 (3.4 oz.) packages Instant chocolate pudding mix
- 3 1/2 cups Cold milk
For the cherry layer:
- 1 (21 oz) Can Cherry Pie Filling
No-Bake Chocolate Cherry Lush
Directions:
- Step 1: In a mixing bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar until well combined.
- Step 2: Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch baking dish to form an even layer of crust. Place the pan in the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the stuffing.
- Step 3: In a separate mixing bowl, mix softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Step 4: Mix in the whipped topping until everything is well combined and a fluffy cheesecake filling forms.
- Step 5: Spread the cheesecake filling evenly over the cooled crust layer in the baking dish.
- Step 6: In a separate mixing bowl, stir the instant chocolate pudding mix and cold milk until smooth and thick.
- Step 7: Pour the chocolate pudding mixture over the cheesecake layer in the baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Step 8: Pour the cherry pie filling over the chocolate pudding layer and spread it evenly.
- Step 9: Cover the bread with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until the layers are set.
- Step 10: After baking, cut the No Bake Chocolate Cherry Rush into slices and serve chilled. Enjoy the irresistible combination of chocolate, cherry and creamy cheesecake.
- Step 11: Store leftover dessert, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes:
Feel free to customize this dessert using different flavored pudding mixes and cake fillings, including: B. Vanilla pudding with blueberry pie filling or chocolate pudding with raspberry pie filling.
For extra texture and flavor, you can sprinkle chopped nuts or chocolate shavings over the whipped top layer before serving.
This No Bake Chocolate Cherry Rush is perfect to serve at potlucks, parties, and holiday gatherings and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser with its delicious layers of flavor.