Description
Indulge in the luscious layers of this Strawberry Cheesecake Lush, a delightful no-bake dessert perfect for any occasion. With a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake layer, tangy pudding, and fresh strawberries, this dessert is a true crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Layer:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
Pudding Layer:
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant cheesecake or vanilla pudding mix
- 1½ cups cold milk
Toppings:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- Additional whipped topping and strawberries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Graham Cracker Crust: In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press mixture into a 9×13-inch dish as the crust.
- Cheesecake Layer: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and half of the whipped topping. Spread over the crust.
- Pudding Layer: Whisk pudding mix and cold milk until thickened. Spread over the cream cheese layer.
- Finish: Arrange sliced strawberries on top, then spread remaining whipped topping. Chill for at least 4 hours. Garnish with additional toppings before serving.
Notes
- You can use crushed golden Oreos or vanilla wafers for the crust.
- Frozen strawberries can be substituted for fresh.
- Best served chilled and consumed within 2 days.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
