Description
Indulge in the decadent layers of chocolate and caramel with this easy-to-make Turtle Lush dessert. With a crunchy cookie crust, creamy layers of cream cheese and pudding, and a topping of whipped cream, pecans, and drizzles of caramel and chocolate, this dessert is a true delight for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups crushed chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Cream Cheese Layer:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
For the Pudding Layer:
- 1 (3.9 oz) box instant chocolate pudding mix
- 1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 1/2 cups cold milk
For Topping:
- 1 cup whipped topping (for top layer)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce
- 1/4 cup chocolate sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: In a medium bowl, mix crushed cookies and melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Layer: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Fold in 1 cup of whipped topping. Spread over crust.
- Prepare the Pudding Layer: Whisk together pudding mixes and cold milk until thickened. Spread over cream cheese layer.
- Assemble: Top with remaining whipped topping. Sprinkle pecans, then drizzle with caramel and chocolate sauces.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Serve chilled.
Notes
- You can toast the pecans for extra flavor.
- Use homemade whipped cream for a more decadent touch.
- For a lighter version, opt for low-fat cream cheese and light whipped topping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
