Description
Irresistible Cherry Cheesecake Lush Bars with creamy layers and a crunchy pecan crust, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 ½ cups whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant cheesecake pudding mix
- 1 ½ cups cold milk
- 1 ½ cups cherry pie filling
- 1 cup whipped topping
- ¼ cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, chopped pecans, and melted butter. Stir until crumbs are evenly moistened.
- Press this mixture into the bottom of a 9×13 inch dish to create a neat crust. Chill in the fridge for about 20 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually mix in the powdered sugar until fully blended.
- Gently fold in 1 ½ cups of whipped topping until fluffy.
- Spread the creamy filling evenly over the chilled crust.
- In another bowl, whisk together the cheesecake pudding mix and cold milk until thickened, then spread this layer over the cream cheese.
- Pour cherry pie filling over the pudding layer, spreading evenly.
- Top with an additional cup of whipped topping and sprinkle with ¼ cup chopped pecans.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours until set. Cut and serve chilled.
Notes
Allowing the bars to chill properly ensures layers hold together. Use fresh cherries for a bright flavor if available.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg