Chocolate Fudge Layered Lush is a nostalgic dessert that has as many names as flavor possibilities. It's been a hot favorite gracing potluck and holiday dessert tables for decades. The pecan shortbread-like crust is topped with a creamy cheesecake layer and then smothered with chocolate fudge pudding. The top is frosted with whipped cream and grated chocolate for the finish. Simple preparation with delicious results.
Chocolate Fudge Layered Lush
This chocolate fudge layered dessert is not only delicious but a bite of dessert nostalgia for me. My best friend Kim and I, feasted on this regularly at our sleepovers. Her Mom Brenda, made this often, and the first time I tasted this dessert was at their house. It's simple, it's lush and it's tried and true a real potluck favorite. I often refer to this as "the dessert with a one thousand names" as everyone seems to call it something slightly different but, each one spells delicious.
The Sky's the Limit When it Comes to Different Lush Flavors
This popular dessert can be made into a plethora of different flavors depending on your mood or occasion. One of the original flavors that was prominent is pistachio lush. I've also made lemon lush,. black forest lush, caramel banana pudding lush and even pumpkin spice lush for our Thanksgiving table. This strawberry cheesecake lush variation for Kitchen Meets Girl is fantastic for the warm summer months. So very simple and so, so good!
Cheesecake and Chocolate Fudge Pudding!
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Chocolate Fudge Layered Lush
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cold butter cubed
- 1 cup pecan pieces
- 2 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 8 oz frozen whipped topping thawed
- 2 3.5 oz boxes chocolate fudge instant pudding mix
- 3 cup half & half or whole milk
- chocolate bar grated for garnishing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray a 13 x 9 inch baking dish with cooking spray. In a small mixing bowl, cut the butter into the flour, then add the pecans. Press firmly onto the bottom of the baking dish.
- Bake for 22-25 minutes until lightly golden. Cool completely.
- To assemble: In a medium mixing bowl, whip together both cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla until creamy and smooth. Fold in one 8 oz whipped topping by hand. Spread over the cooled crust.
- In the same bowl, whip together both packages of fudge instant pudding mix with 3 cups of half & half or whole milk. Whip until thickened. Spread evenly over the cream cheese layer.
- Frost with the remaining whipped topping. Sprinkle the top with grated chocolate.
- Chill for at least 4 hours before cutting.
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Robin
My Gram used to make the chocolate & lemon version of this dessert, but she used the cook type pudding. I stick make these 2 desserts from time to time. They are both on my husband's favorite list! I am anxious to try the coconut cream!
Melissa
This dessert has been around for eons, I love it, too!
Michelle
This looks delicious so much so that I am going to make it this weekend. Thank you for sharing!!!
Melissa
My pleasure, enjoy!
Amy
This is my grandmother's signature dessert. Not a family gathering goes by that we don't have this to look forward to. It's wonderful! The crust is my favorite part. 🙂
Melissa
Amy' I feel you it's an awesome classic! And I totally agree the toasted pecans in the shortbread crust makes it unbelievably delicious! Thanks so much for stopping by.
Charlotte Sapp
Melissa Thank You For Your Web Site Thank You for All The Delish Receipts Today I Tried The Choclath Lush Can't Wait to Have Some After Dinner Tonight!😊
Melissa
You're most welcome, thanks for visiting!
Melissa
I've had lemon lush, too. This is one of those versatile desserts that has many names, all delicious!
Balisha
This looks so delicious. My Mom used to make Lemon Lush. Maybe it was about the same. Lemon and chocolate are my two faves.
Balisha
Melissa
Hiya Melissa! I know, these kinds of recipes have "comfort food" written all over them. Thanks so much for stopping by for a visit. ☺
Melissa @ My Recent Favorite Books
This looks delicious! =)
I love recipes like this.
Melissa
I think you could, sure, just leave them out and you'll have a shortbread crust. If you think you'd like to adjust the amounts to accommodate use 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour, and 1 1/2 sticks [3/4 cup] butter. Adjust the baking time accordingly. However, you can make it just like the recipe without the nuts, should work great.
Sharlotte
Hi !!! This looks so yummy but we have peanut allergies so can this be done without the nuts??
Melissa
Hi Linda! Thanks for popping over for a visit. ☺
Linda
I never heard of this Melissa! Thank you for another decadent dessert. I"m game to give it a try for sure