No-Bake Chocolate Cherry Lush
A rich, creamy no-bake layered dessert with a buttery crust, whipped cream cheese filling, cherry pie topping, chocolate pudding, and Cool Whip. This crowd-pleaser is perfect for holidays, potlucks, or whenever you need a refreshing sweet treat with minimal effort.
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Servings: 16 servigns
Calories: 275kcal
Equipment
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- Medium mixing bowl
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
- Spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Food processor (optional if using Oreo crust)
- Plastic wrap or cover
Ingredients
- For the crust
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup crushed pecans or preferred nuts
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 8 tbsp 1 stick salted butter, melted
- Layers
- 1 can 21 oz cherry pie filling
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 container 8 oz Cool Whip, divided
- 2 packages 3.4 oz each instant chocolate pudding mix
- 3 cups cold milk
- Optional toppings
- Chocolate shavings or sprinkles
- Maraschino cherries
- Crushed Oreo cookies
- Mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, pecans, and melted butter.
- Press the mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes, then let cool completely.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add in half of the Cool Whip and powdered sugar. Mix until fluffy and creamy.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled crust.
- Layer cherry pie filling over the cream cheese layer.
- Prepare chocolate pudding with cold milk according to package instructions. Spread pudding over the cherry layer.
- Top with remaining Cool Whip.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings, sprinkles, or cherries as desired.
Notes
💡 Chef’s Tips
- Add a splash of vanilla extract to the cream layer for added depth.
- Use slightly frozen Cool Whip to help maintain structure.
- Make it up to 2 days ahead and keep covered in the fridge.
- Chill between each layer to keep them firm and distinct.
🔁 Variations
- Swap cherry pie filling for strawberries, raspberries, or blueberry pie filling.
- Use vanilla, white chocolate, or cheesecake pudding instead of chocolate.
- Add peppermint extract for a holiday-inspired version.
- Serve in dessert cups for individual portions at parties.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 260mg | Sugar: 22g
Nutrition Disclaimer
The Chef Marcy is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.