Indulge in layers of vandla wafer crust. sweet cherry filling, silky cheesecake and airy vanilla pudding
wifi my easy homemade Cherry Cheesecake Lush recipe. So creamy and delicious!
Can I make this cheesecake ahead of time?
Yes, you can assemble the entire cheesecake lush up to 2 days in advance. Just be sure to store it
cover«i in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Should tne cream cheese be room temperature?
Yes, letting the cream cheese soften to room temperature before mixing makes for the smoothest, lump-
free filling. If its too cold. small bits may remain unmixed.
What can I substitute for vanilla wafers?
Graham crackers or gingersnaps both make excellent substitutes. Just adjust the amount as needed to
fit your baking pan. Finely crush them into crumbs before mixing with the melted butter_
Do I need to bake the cheesecake after assembly?
Nope! All the components (except the crust) are no-bake, so once it’s layered you can simply let it chill
thoroughly in the fridge before slicing.
How long will the cheesecake lush last retrigerated?
Properly stored in an airtight container it will keep for 3-4 days in the fridge_ The cookies may soften
over time but it wil still taste great!
Can I use a different flavored pie filling?
Absolutely! Cherry works wonderWlly but any 21-ounce can of pie filling like blueberry, strawberry or
apple can be substituted_ Just avoid chunkier fillings like peach.
What size pan should I use?
A 9×13 inch baking pan is best to get the right thickness and layering of ingredients. But any similar size
casserole dish between 8*12 and 913 inches would work.
Ingredients:
• 1 and 1/3 cups Chery pie filling
1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 and 1/3 cups chopped pecans
• 3 and 1/3 cups vanilla wafer cookie crumbs (about 76 cookies)
• 4 cups cool whip, divided
2 packages (Boz each) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, melted
• 2 cups milk
2 packages (3.”07 each) vanilla instant pudding mix
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350’F. Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter_
2_ Crush vaniUa wafers into fine crumbs until you have 3 and 1/3 cups_ Pour the vanilla wafer crumbs
into a bow and mix with the melted butter until coated.

3. Press the buttered vanilla wafer crumb mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Bake for 15 minutes_ Allow to completely cool_
4_ Wh”e the crust is cooling, make the cheesecake layer In a large bowl, beat together the cream
cheese and powdered sugar until smocth. Fold in 2 cups of the cool whip until fully incorporated. Set
aside.
5. In another bowl, whisk together the mik and vanilla pudding mixes for 2 minutes until thickened. Let
stand for 5 minutes to fully thicken, then fold in the remaining 2 cups cool v.’hip.
6_ Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled vanilla wafer crust Top with the cherry pie
filling, spreading evenly.
7_ Carefuny spread the vanilla pudding mixture over the cherry pie filling layer.
& Top with the remaining 1 and 1/3 cups cool whip and sprinkle the pecans evenly over top.
9. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
Notes:
• Let the cream cheese come to room temperature before beating to ensure it blends smoothly and
doesn’t get lumpy
• Use an electric mixer to beat the cream cheese filling until light and fluffy. This helps incorporate more
air for a creamier texture_
If you donft have vanilla wafer cookies on hand, graham crackers make a fine substitution for the
crust Just adjust the amount as needed to fit your baking dish.
• Feel free to use another flavor pie filling instead of cherry, such as blueberry, apple or strawberry. Just
make sure it’s a 210z can.
• For best results, thaw the cool whip completely and drain off any liquid before folding it into the
flings.
Be gentle v.’hen spreading the layers to prevent them from mixing together too much_ Clean the
spatula between layers.
Chill the cheesecake lush ovemight to allow the flavors to meld The pecan topping wil also
soften sbghtly.
• Garnish slices with fresh cherries or cream if desired_
Cover leftovers tightly and store in the refrigerator for up to S days. The vanilla wafers may soften
over time.
• For easy slicing, run a knife under hot water first and wipe clean between cuts. Dip knife in hot water
as needed.