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Halloween Lush Recipe

Halloween Lush Recipe: Creamy & Festive No-Bake Delight

This Halloween Lush Recipe combines creamy cheesecake and vibrant pudding for a festive no-bake treat that's perfect for any autumn gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 20 cookies chocolate sandwich cookies Forms a crunchy base
  • 4 tablespoons butter Melted for easy mixing
For the Filling
  • 3 ounces orange gelatin Splash of color and fruity flavor
  • 1 package vanilla instant pudding Swapping for chocolate will deepen the taste
  • 2 cups cold milk Non-dairy milk works for a vegan alternative
  • 8 ounces cream cheese Provides richness and creaminess
  • 1 cup powdered sugar Sweetens the filling
  • 2 cups whipped topping Lightens the texture
For Decoration
  • 1 bottle green food coloring Adds festive flair
  • 1 bottle purple food coloring Used for the cream cheese layer
  • 1 cup Halloween sprinkles Enhance the spooky look

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Measuring Cup
  • electric mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Crush the chocolate sandwich cookies in a food processor until they turn into fine crumbs, about 30 seconds.
  2. Pour the cookie crumbs into a mixing bowl and add the melted butter. Mix well until the crumbs are evenly moistened.
  3. Press the crust mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9x13 glass baking dish.
  4. Dissolve the orange gelatin in boiling water and let it cool slightly.
  5. Whisk together cold milk and the vanilla pudding mix in a medium bowl until thickened.
  6. Fold in the cooled orange gelatin until smooth.
  7. Beat together softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until creamy. Fold in whipped topping and purple food coloring.
  8. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled cookie crust.
  9. Pour the orange gelatin and pudding mixture over the cream cheese layer.
  10. Mix additional whipped topping with green food coloring and spread it over the jello layer.
  11. Sprinkle Halloween sprinkles on top and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 60mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Make sure to fully dissolve gelatin and refrigerate the dessert for the layers to set properly. Avoid freezing this dessert as it alters the texture.

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