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layered dessert made with cherry pie filling and whipped cream. four layers on a white plate topped with chocolate shavings.
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Chocolate Cherry Lush

This Chocolate Cherry Lush will quickly become a new family favorite! Easy to prepare, make it ahead of time for your chocolate and cherry loving friends and family!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword chocolate cherry layered dessert, chocolate cherry lush
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 36 servings
Calories 155kcal
Author Trish - Mom On Timeout

Ingredients

First Layer

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup crushed nuts I like pecans
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 8 tablespoons salted butter melted

Second Layer

  • 21 ounces cherry pie filling 1 can

Third Layer

  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup Cool Whip 8 oz container

Fourth Layer

  • 6.8 ounces chocolate instant pudding 2 packages
  • 3 cups milk

Fifth Layer

  • Remaining Cool Whip from 8 oz container
  • ½ cup chocolate shavings or chocolate jimmies optional

Instructions

First Layer

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Combine ingredients and press into a 9x13 baking dish.
  • Bake for 10 minutes.
  • Cool.

Second Layer

  • Spread cherry pie filling over crust.

Third Layer

  • Beat cream cheese in a mixer until light and fluffy.
  • Add in Cool Whip.
  • Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until thoroughly combined.
  • Spread on cool crust.

Fourth Layer

  • Combine pudding mix and milk and prepare according to package instructions.
  • Spread over second layer.

Fifth Layer

  • Top fourth layer with remaining Cool Whip.
  • Sprinkle on chocolate shavings or chocolate jimmies.
  • Keep refrigerated until serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 207mg | Potassium: 83mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 236IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg