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Chocolate Lush

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Chocolate Lush is a dreamy, layered dessert with a buttery pecan crust, creamy cream cheese filling, rich chocolate pudding, and fluffy whipped topping. Finished with chopped pecans and a drizzle of chocolate syrup, it's a crowd-pleasing treat perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour

½ cup butter, softened or melted

½ cup chopped pecans

8 oz cream cheese, softened

1 cup powdered sugar

½ of a 16 oz container Cool Whip

2 packets (3.4–3.9 oz each) instant chocolate pudding mix

3 cups cold milk

Remaining Cool Whip (about 8 oz)

½ cup chopped pecans

Chocolate syrup, for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix flour, butter, and pecans until crumbly. Press into a 9x13 pan and bake for 15–20 minutes, until lightly golden. Let cool completely.
  2. Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in half the Cool Whip. Spread evenly over cooled crust.
  3. Whisk pudding mix with milk for about 2 minutes until thickened. Pour over cream cheese layer, spreading evenly.
  4. Spread remaining Cool Whip atop pudding. Sprinkle with chopped pecans and drizzle with chocolate syrup.
  5. Refrigerate at least 4 hours—overnight is best—to allow layers to set fully.

Notes

  • You can swap walnuts for pecans or omit the nuts entirely to make it nut-free.
  • For a different crust, try graham cracker or Oreo crumbs.
  • Butterscotch or caramel pudding can replace chocolate pudding for a twist on flavor.
  • If you prefer homemade whipped cream, replace Cool Whip with it, but use a stabilizer to prevent deflation.
  • Garnish with chocolate shavings, mini chips, or more pecans for extra texture and flavor.

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