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No Bake Turtle Lush Recipe

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  • Author: Zoe
  • Total Time: 5 hours (including chilling time)
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Description

No Bake Turtle Lush is a decadent, layered dessert featuring a crunchy Oreo cookie crust, creamy sweetened cream cheese layer, rich chocolate pudding, luscious caramel sauce, and crunchy pecans. This no-bake dessert is easy to assemble, making it perfect for any occasion where you want to impress without turning on the oven. The combination of flavors and textures mimics the classic turtle candy experience in a luscious, chilled bar form.

Ingredients

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Crust

  • 24 Oreo Cookies, crushed into fine crumbs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

Cream Cheese Layer

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 8 ounces Cool Whip or whipped cream

Chocolate Pudding Layer

  • 1 package (3.9 oz) chocolate pudding mix
  • 2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)

Toppings

  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: Crush the Oreo cookies into fine crumbs and mix thoroughly with melted unsalted butter. Press this mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of a 9×13 inch pan to form the crust. Chill in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes to allow the crust to set.
  2. Make the cream cheese filling: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese together with powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Gently fold in the Cool Whip or whipped cream until fully combined. Spread this creamy mixture evenly over the chilled Oreo crust.
  3. Prepare the chocolate pudding: In a separate bowl, whisk the chocolate pudding mix with 2 cups of milk according to the package instructions until it thickens. Spread this thickened chocolate pudding layer evenly over the cream cheese layer, smoothing the surface carefully.
  4. Add the caramel layer: Generously drizzle caramel sauce over the top of the chocolate pudding layer, ensuring it seeps into any crevices to create a luscious, gooey top layer.
  5. Top with nuts: Sprinkle the chopped pecans or walnuts evenly over the caramel layer to add a satisfying crunch and nutty flavor.
  6. Chill to set: Cover the assembling pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for several hours, preferably overnight. This chilling time allows all layers to meld together beautifully and enhance the overall texture and flavor.

Notes

  • You can substitute Cool Whip with homemade whipped cream for a fresher taste.
  • Use dairy or non-dairy milk according to your preference or dietary restrictions.
  • Feel free to swap pecans for walnuts or omit nuts altogether if you prefer.
  • For a stronger caramel flavor, consider using homemade caramel sauce or drizzle extra caramel before serving.
  • Make sure the cream cheese is softened for easy mixing and a smooth filling.
  • Keep the dessert refrigerated until serving to maintain its structure and freshness.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: No Bake Turtle Lush, no bake dessert, layered dessert, turtle dessert, Oreo crust dessert, chocolate pudding dessert, caramel dessert, pecan dessert

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