No-Bake Candy Corn Lush
As the leaves start to change, it’s time to embrace the spirit of Halloween with something sweet! This No-Bake Candy Corn Lush is the perfect dessert to bring people together at your Halloween parties. The three separate layers in this no-bake dessert are inspired by everyone's favorite autumn candy: candy corn!
Servings: 12 servings
Equipment
- 9 X 10 Baking Dish
Ingredients
- 25 whole Golden Oreos
- 6 tbsp butter melted
- 2 8 oz packages of cream cheese softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 7 oz jar of marshmallow creme
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp yellow gel food coloring
- 16 oz whipped topping thawed and divided
- 2 3 oz boxes of vanilla instant pudding mix
- 3 cups milk cold, see notes
- ½ tsp orange gel food coloring
- 36 pieces of candy corn optional for decorating
- 2 tbsp orange and yellow sprinkles optional for decorating
Instructions
Cookie Crust Layer
- Place the Golden Oreos in a food processor, and process until the cookies have become fine crumbs. Slowly pour in the melted butter while the food processor runs at low speed until the crumbs are coated. (This can also be done by hand by placing cookies in a zip bag and crushing with a rolling pin, then mix in butter and stir until combined)
- Pour the crumbs into a 9x13 baking dish or pan, and firmly press them evenly into the bottom. Freeze the crust for at least 15 minutes or until it has hardened.
Yellow Cheesecake Layer
- While the crust is in the freezer, use an electric mixer to combine the cream cheese and powdered sugar in a large bowl until it is smooth. Mix in the marshmallow creme, vanilla extract, and yellow food coloring until it is combined, then fold in half of the whipped topping. Set the mixture aside.
Orange Vanilla Pudding Layer
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk the vanilla pudding mix, milk, and orange food coloring until it is smooth and starts to get thick. Let the pudding rest on the counter for 4-5 minutes.
Assemble
- To assemble, spread the cheesecake layer evenly over the top of the cookie crumb crust. Then, spoon the pudding over the cheesecake layer and spread it out evenly. Top off the dessert with the remaining whipped topping and smooth it out. Cover the dessert with plastic wrap, and refrigerate it for at least 4 hours or until the dessert is set.
- Decorate with candy corn or orange and yellow sprinkles, and serve chilled.
Notes
Storage: Cover with foil or plastic wrap or place in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for three days. The colors in the layers may start to blend after that.
TIPS:
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- Don’t skip the chilling time! I know you will want to dive into this dessert right away, but it’s important to allow it to chill for at least 4 hours before serving. This will ensure that it is set enough to slice.
- If you don't have a food processor, you can smash the Oreos into a crumb-like texture by placing them into a ziplock bag and hitting them with a rolling pin! Just make sure to smash them well. If there are large chunks, the crust might be more fragile.
- To avoid lumps in the cheesecake layer, use room-temperature cream cheese! Plan ahead and let the cream cheese come to room temperature before mixing with additional ingredients.
- Use the flat bottom of a glass or cup to help press the cookie crumbs into the base of the baking pan or dish. The tighter the crumbs are, the more they will stay together when you slice and serve the dessert!
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 341kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 286mg | Potassium: 161mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 342IU | Calcium: 125mg | Iron: 1mg
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