Strawberry Lush

This dreamy no-bake Strawberry Lush features layers a buttery Golden Oreo crust with fluffy cream cheese filling, sweet fresh strawberries and strawberry Jell-O, and whipped topping. It’s light, luscious, and bursting with fresh strawberry flavor, perfect for potlucks, picnics, or any spring and summer celebration.

Easy Strawberry Lush Recipe

This Strawberry Lush is a cool, creamy no-bake dessert that’s made for spring and summer gatherings. It starts with a buttery cookie crust topped with a luscious cream cheese layer, followed by a vibrant strawberry Jello filling bursting with fruity flavor. A fluffy cloud of whipped cream finishes it off, creating a light and dreamy dessert that’s as pretty on the table as it is irresistible to eat.

Lush desserts are somewhat of a retro dessert that can be fully customized using instant pudding mix in a variety of flavors for the pudding layer. This strawberry cheesecake lush is perfect for potlucks, holidays, and make-ahead entertaining, every chilled slice delivers sweet strawberry flavor in each creamy bite.

Key ingredients you’ll need to make Strawberry Lush: (Scroll down for the full printable recipe card and quantities.)

• Crust – The buttery crust is made using crushed Golden Oreo cookies and melted butter.
• Cream Cheese Layer – Two blocks softened cream cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar and vanilla extract forms the cheesecake layer.
• Strawberry Layer – Fresh strawberries mixed with strawberry Jell-o, boiling water and whipped topping i.e. Cool Whip forms the strawberry layer.
• Topping – One additional container of whipped topping for frosting the top and strawberries for garnishing.

How to Make Strawberry Lush Recipe

• Make the Crust – Crush Golden Oreos until fine crumbs form. Mix with melted butter, then press mixture into the bottom of a 13×9-inch dish in an even layer. Chill in the freezer to set.
• Make the Cream Cheese Layer – Whip the cream cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Spread evenly over the chilled crust.
• Make the Strawberry Layer: Dissolve strawberry Jell-O in boiling water. Place bowl in freezer just until chilled, but not set. Into the Jell-O stir in the diced strawberries and whipped topping until combined. Pour over cream cheese layer.
• Topping – Frost the top with the remaining whipped topping.
• Refrigerate – Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours to set.
• Serve – Slice and serve garnished with sliced strawberries.

Kitchen Equipment to Make Strawberry Lush Dessert

• 13×9-inch dish.
• Measuring cups and measuring spoons.
• Electric mixer, either a hand mixer or a stand mixer.
• Sharp knife and cutting board.
• Food processor. You can also crush the cookies in a large ziploc bag using a rolling pin.
• Offset icing spatula.

Recipe Variations, Tips and Substitutions

• Crust – You could use crushed graham crackers, shortbread cookies or vanilla wafers for the crust. You’ll need around 2 cups.
• Butter – You can use salted butter or unsalted butter.
• Cream Cheese – You could use Neufchatel cheese in place of classic cream cheese.
• Fresh Whipped Cream – You can make homemade whipped cream to use for the the layers in place of whipped topping. You’ll need 1 1/2 cups for the strawberry layer and 2-3 cups for the top.
• Berries – You could adapt this recipe using other fruit like raspberries, blueberries or blackberries. 

Storage and Leftovers

• Leftovers – Store leftover Strawberry Lush covered with plastic wrap or foil chilled in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
• Freezer – You can freeze leftovers for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge and enjoy.

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