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🍓 Strawberry Cheesecake Lush – A No-Bake Dream Dessert

 

This luscious dessert starts with humble ingredients you likely already have on hand or can grab at any grocery store.

Ingredients

STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE LUSH

  • 1 package Golden Oreos (36 cookies)

  • 6 tablespoons butter, melted

  • 8 ounces softened cream cheese

  • 1 cup powdered sugar

  • 1 (16-ounce) container Cool Whip, divided

  • 2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant cheesecake pudding mix

  • 3 cups milk

  • 3½ cups sliced strawberries

🍪 Pro Tip: You can swap Golden Oreos with graham crackers or shortbread cookies for a different crust flavor.

Instructions

Step 1: Make the Cookie Crust

Crush the entire package of Golden Oreos.
You can use a food processor for finely ground crumbs, or do it the old-fashioned way: place the cookies in a gallon-sized Ziplock bag and crush them with a rolling pin.

Transfer the crushed cookies to a large mixing bowl and stir in:

  • 6 tablespoons of melted butter

Once well combined, press the cookie mixture firmly into a 9×13-inch pan to form a crust. Refrigerate while you prepare the rest.

🧊 Tip: Chilling the crust helps it firm up and hold its shape when serving.


Step 2: Prepare the Cream Cheese Layer

In a mixing bowl, beat together:

  • 8 ounces softened cream cheese

  • 1 cup powdered sugar

  • 1 cup Cool Whip

Once smooth and creamy, spread this mixture over the chilled cookie crust using a spatula or offset knife.


Step 3: Make the Cheesecake Pudding Layer

In a separate bowl, whisk together:

  • 2 packages of cheesecake pudding mix

  • 3 cups cold milk

  • 1 cup Cool Whip

Whisk until smooth and thickened (about 2–3 minutes), then spread over the cream cheese layer.

🥄 Note: Be sure the pudding is instant—not cook & serve—or it won’t set properly.


Step 4: Add the Strawberries

Layer 3½ cups of sliced strawberries evenly across the pudding layer.

You can arrange them decoratively or scatter them freely—either way, they add a bright, fresh burst of fruitiness to each bite.


Step 5: Top with Cool Whip

Spread the remaining Cool Whip (about 2½–3 cups) evenly over the strawberries to seal in all the layers. Smooth it out for a pretty presentation.


Step 6: Chill and Serve

Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or ideally overnight, to allow the layers to set.

Slice, serve chilled, and watch it disappear!

Notes

🕒 Recipe Summary

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes

  • Chill Time: 4+ hours

  • Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes

  • Servings: 12–16 slices

  • Difficulty Level: Easy

  • Author: niold.com