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No Bake Halloween Lush

No Bake Halloween Lush: Your Showstopper Dessert Treat

This No Bake Halloween Lush is a colorful layered masterpiece that's easy to prepare and perfect for Halloween celebrations.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 24 cookies Chocolate Sandwich Cookies Can substitute with chocolate wafers.
  • 1/2 cup Butter Melted, unsalted or salted.
For the Orange Layer
  • 1 box Orange Gelatin Other flavored gelatins may be used.
  • 1 small box Vanilla Instant Pudding & Pie Filling Mix Can swap for chocolate pudding.
  • 2 cups Milk Any type, including plant-based.
For the Cheesecake Layer
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Consider Neufchâtel for a lighter touch.
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar Adjust to taste.
  • 2 cups Whipped Topping Homemade whipped cream is a great alternative.
For the Decoration
  • 1 few drops Food Coloring Gel food colorings provide brighter shades.
  • 1 cup Sprinkles Use Halloween-themed for best effect.

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • 9x13 glass baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • Spatula
  • Plastic wrap
  • Microwave

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Crush the chocolate sandwich cookies in a food processor until they resemble fine crumbs. Melt the butter and combine it with the crushed cookies until well mixed. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9x13 glass baking dish to create a solid crust layer.
  2. In a medium bowl, dissolve the orange gelatin in 1 cup of boiling water. In another bowl, whisk together the vanilla instant pudding mix and 2 cups of milk until thickened. Carefully combine both mixtures until blended and set aside.
  3. Beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth. Fold in 2 cups of whipped topping and a few drops of food coloring for the cheesecake layer.
  4. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the crust, smoothing it out. Pour the orange gelatin mixture over the cream cheese layer.
  5. Mix the remaining whipped topping with food coloring and spread it over the orange layer for a fluffy finish.
  6. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours until set firm.
  7. Slice into squares and garnish with Halloween-themed sprinkles before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 15IUCalcium: 5mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Chill thoroughly for best texture. Room temperature cream cheese yields a smoother filling.

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