Cherry Cheesecake Lush

This cherry cheesecake lush dessert is an easy no-bake recipe made with a buttery golden Oreo crust, cool and creamy cheesecake, sweet cherries, and a sprinkle of pecans.

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Cherry Cheesecake Lush Ingredients
Substitutions And Additions
How To Make This Cherry Cheesecake Lush Recipe
How To Serve
Storage
Why We Love This Recipe
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There’s no need to fire up the oven for this cherry cheesecake lush. With its golden Oreo base and creamy no-bake cheesecake layers of sweet cherry pie filling, velvety cream cheese, and whipped cream, this dessert is so delicious and satisfying you’ll be looking for any reason to make it.

Cherry Cheesecake Lush Ingredients

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This cherry cheesecake lush is a delightful dessert featuring layers of indulgence.

The vanilla cookies create a sweet and crumbly base, while the cream cheese and Cool Whip whipped topping provide a creamy, dreamy texture.

Cherry pie filling adds fruity sweetness and a touch of tartness, while chopped pecans offer a satisfying crunch.

You’ll need:

1 (14.3-ounce) package of vanilla sandwich cookies, such as golden Oreo cookies (approximately 36 cookies, 2½ cups when crushed)
⅓ cup of salted butter, melted and cooled (plus more for greasing the dish)
8-ounce package of cream cheese, softened to room temperature
¾ cup of granulated sugar
2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
16-ounce tub of frozen Cool Whip whipped topping, defrosted and divided into 1 cup, ½ cup, and the remainder
2 (3.4-ounce) packages of cheesecake-flavored instant pudding mix
3 cups of whole milk
2 (21-ounce) cans of cherry pie filling
1 cup of chopped pecans

PRO TIP:

The pudding will not set with dairy-free or lactose-free milk. Make sure you are using regular milk in this recipe.

Substitutions And Additions

RASPBERRIES: For a fun twist on this dessert, try using raspberry pie filling instead of cherry filling. You can also add fresh raspberries to the top of the cheesecake.

WALNUTS: Instead of pecans, chopped walnuts can be a delicious alternative.

NO NUTS: If you don’t like nuts or can’t use them due to nut allergies, you can skip adding them to the top of the cherry cheesecake lush dessert.

VANILLA SANDWICH COOKIES: Experiment with different cookie flavors for the crust. Chocolate sandwich cookies or graham crackers can give your lush a unique twist. Simply crush them and use the same quantity as specified in the recipe.

INSTANT PUDDING MIX: While cheesecake-flavored pudding mix is fantastic, you can explore other flavors like chocolate, butterscotch, or vanilla for a different taste. Just be sure to match the flavor of your choice with the overall theme of the dessert.

How To Make This Cherry Cheesecake Lush Recipe

Let’s dive into making all the delightful layers of this creamy dessert.

STEP ONE: Butter a 9 x 13 glass baking dish and set aside.

STEP TWO: In the bowl of a food processor, crush the vanilla sandwich cookies until small, even crumbs form. Add the melted butter and pulse until combined.

crushed cookies placed in a food processor and add butter

STEP THREE: Press the cookie mixture into the greased baking dish and place in the freezer for ten minutes to chill while preparing the next layer.

STEP FOUR: With a hand mixer or in the bowl of a stand mixer, beat together the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and one cup of frozen whipped topping until smooth and creamy.

OUR RECIPE DEVELOPER SAYS

Make sure that your cream cheese is softened before starting this step. If your cream cheese is too hard, it can result in lumps in your cheesecake.

cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and cool whip combined together

STEP FIVE: Spread the cream cheese mixture over the chilled cookie crumb layer and place it back into the freezer for another ten minutes.

cream cheese mixture spread over the crust

STEP SIX: With a whisk or beater, combine the cheesecake pudding mix packages, milk, and ½ cup of frozen whipped topping.

Whisk until combined, and the pudding mixture begins to thicken.

pudding mix, milk, and cool whip whisked together

STEP SEVEN: Spread the cheesecake pudding layer over the chilled cream cheese filling layer and chill for 30 minutes or until the pudding is set.

pudding layer spread over the cream cheese layer

STEP EIGHT: Pour cherry pie filling over the chilled pudding layer. Spread carefully so that it doesn’t mix with the layers beneath.

cherry pie filling spread over the pudding layer

STEP NINE: Gently top with remaining whipped topping. Sprinkle with chopped pecans.

top cheesecake with cool whip and pecans

STEP TEN: Chill in the fridge for one to two hours or overnight.

PRO TIP:

Chilling overnight will allow all the flavors to mingle and blend together even more!

How To Serve

This delightful and fluffy dessert would be amazing for any potluck or special event. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.

Add our iced tea, raspberry iced tea, or our southern strawberry sweet tea to wash it down.

We know you love a great no-oven-needed dessert recipe! Some of our personal favorites are no bake peanut butter bars for all the fans of the peanut butter-chocolate combo.

Our no bake eclair cake or easy tiramisu are also perfect when you don’t want to bake.

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Storage

We’ve got a few handy guidelines for storing this irresistible dessert to enjoy later.

MAKE AHEAD: This cherry cheesecake lush is a great dessert to prepare ahead of time. After assembling it in your preferred dish, cover it tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil.

Store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before serving. Making it in advance allows the flavors to meld together, creating an even more delightful dessert.

IN THE FRIDGE: Store the no-bake cherry cheesecake dessert in the refrigerator, covered tightly with plastic wrap, or in an airtight food storage container.

It will stay fresh for up to seven days.

IN THE FREEZER: Freeze the cherry cheesecake in an airtight, freezer-safe food storage container for up to three months.

close up shot of cherry cheesecake lush with walnuts on top in a dish

Why We Love This Recipe

IRRESISTIBLE FLAVOR COMBINATION: This recipe combines the timeless appeal of cherry and cheesecake flavors, creating a delightful symphony of sweet and tangy that’s hard to resist.

NO-BAKE: You won’t need to turn on the oven for this dessert. It’s a no-bake recipe, which means less time in the kitchen and no need to worry about complicated baking techniques. Perfect for those warm days or when you’re short on time.

MAKE-AHEAD FRIENDLY: Whether you’re planning a special occasion or just want to get ahead on dessert prep, this lush can be made ahead of time. It actually tastes even better after a few hours or overnight in the fridge, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Make this no bake cherry cheesecake lush recipe for any potluck, picnic, holiday dinner, celebration, or even as a weeknight treat (our no bake cherry cheesecake is a great option, too!). It’s the creamy cheesecake flavor you want without any of the work of baking!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I use a different type of crushed cookie base rather than vanilla sandwich cookies?

This cherry lush cheesecake recipe would also work with a graham cracker crust or a Nilla crust.

I can’t find cheesecake pudding mixes, what other flavor can I use?

Vanilla pudding would work just as well in this amazing dessert if you can’t find cheesecake pudding.

Can I freeze this no-bake golden Oreo dessert?

Freeze the cherry cheesecake dessert in an airtight, freezer-safe food storage container for up to three months.

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Cherry Cheesecake Lush

5 from 6 votes

This cherry cheesecake lush dessert is an easy no-bake recipe made with a buttery golden Oreo crust, cool and creamy cheesecake, sweet cherries, and a sprinkle of pecans.

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 2

Total Time 2 20

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Ingredients

14.3 ounces vanilla sandwich cookies (Golden Oreos or generic, approximately 36 cookies, 2½ cups when crushed)
⅓ cup salted butter, melted and cooled (plus more for greasing the dish)
8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
16 ounces frozen whipped topping (Cool Whip), defrosted and divided into 1 cup, ½ cup, and the remainder
6.8 ounces cheesecake-flavored instant pudding mix (two 3.4-ounce boxes)
3 cups whole milk
42 ounces cherry pie filling (two 21-ounce cans)
1 cup pecans, chopped

Instructions

Butter a 9 x 13 glass baking dish and set aside.
In the bowl of a food processor, crush the vanilla sandwich cookies until small even crumbs form. Add melted butter and pulse until combined.
Press the cookie mixture into the greased baking dish and place in the freezer for 10 minutes to chill while preparing the next layer.
With a hand mixer or in the bowl of a stand mixer, beat together cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla, and 1 cup of frozen whipped topping until smooth and creamy.
Spread cream cheese mixture over the chilled cookie crumb layer and place back into freezer for another 10 minutes.
With a whisk or beater, combine both packages of pudding mix, milk, and ½ cup of frozen whipped topping. Whisk until combined and the mixture begins to thicken.
Spread the pudding layer over the chilled cream cheese layer and chill for 30 minutes or until the pudding is set.
Pour the cherry pie filling over the chilled pudding layer. Spread carefully so that it doesn’t mix with the layers beneath.
Gently top with remaining whipped topping. Sprinkle with chopped pecans and chill in fridge for 1 to 2 hours.

Notes

The pudding will not set with dairy-free or lactose-free milk. Make sure you are using regular milk in this recipe.
Make sure that your cream cheese is softened before starting this step. If your cream cheese is too hard, it can result in lumps in your cheesecake.
Chilling overnight will allow all the flavors to mingle and blend together even more!

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