Chocolate lush is a decadent layered dessert with a cookie crust, creamy cheesecake filling, rich chocolate pudding, and whipped topping.
Craving that melt-in-your-mouth, chocolate paradise experience? Look no more, my chocoholic comrade! This Chocolate Lush recipe is the ultimate layering of delight: velvety cream cheese, pudding that packs a rich, chocolatey punch, and a crumbly, buttery crust that’ll make your taste buds dance. Stick around for all the drool-worthy details – this isn’t just a recipe, it’s a chocolate extravaganza!
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About Chocolate Lush
Chocolate lush: the grand extravaganza of chocolatey layers! Imagine a dessert so decadent that it could make a monk break a diet vow. This sweet delight concocts layers of yumminess for a symphony of flavors and textures.
- Cooking Method: No-Bake
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cuisine Type: American
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup whipped topping (e.g., Cool Whip®)
- 2 packages (3.9 oz each) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 3 cups cold milk
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- Optional: chocolate shavings for garnish
Cooking Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Mix flour, melted butter, and chopped pecans in a bowl. Press into a 9×13 inch pan.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Let it cool completely.
- Beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in 1 cup whipped topping.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust.
- Prepare the chocolate pudding mix with cold milk as per package instructions.
- Spread the prepared pudding over the cream cheese layer.
- Spread the remaining whipped topping over the pudding layer.
- Sprinkle mini chocolate chips on top.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving. Victory tastes best chilled.
Suggestions
– Switch things up: Try chopped walnuts instead of pecans, or add a caramel drizzle between layers for an extra “wow” factor!
– Garnishing: Top with chocolate shavings or a sprinkle of cocoa powder for that Instagram-worthy look.
– Tip: Make sure each layer is fully set before adding the next – no one likes a squishy dessert story!