Description
This no-bake Candy Corn Lush is a festive layered dessert. It features a graham cracker crust, a creamy cheesecake layer, a pudding layer, and whipped cream. It’s decorated to resemble the classic candy corn, making it a perfect Halloween treat.
Ingredients
- For the Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- For the No Bake Cheesecake Layer:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- Yellow gel food coloring
- For the Pudding Layer:
- 1 (3.4 ounce) package white chocolate instant pudding mix
- 1 1/2 cups half and half
- Orange gel food coloring
- For the Whipped Cream Layer:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Candy corn, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray an 8×8 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Make the graham cracker crust: In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix until combined. Press firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Chill in the refrigerator while preparing other layers.
- Make the no-bake cheesecake layer: In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. In a separate bowl, beat heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture. Add yellow gel food coloring and mix until evenly blended. Spread this layer over the chilled crust.
- Make the pudding layer: In a clean bowl, whisk together white chocolate instant pudding mix and half and half until it begins to thicken. Stir in orange gel food coloring until desired color is reached. Spread this layer over the cheesecake layer.
- Make the whipped cream layer: In a separate bowl, beat heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Spread this layer over the pudding layer.
- Cover the pan and refrigerate for at least 6-8 hours, or until firm.
- Cut into squares and garnish with candy corn just before serving.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream cheese for a creamier texture.
- Gel food coloring provides more vibrant colors without altering the texture.
- Do not add candy corn garnish too early, as it can bleed into the whipped cream.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- The dessert can be made up to 24 hours in advance.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: Approximately 350-400 calories (estimated)
- Sugar: Approximately 35-40g (estimated)
- Sodium: Approximately 100-150mg (estimated)
- Fat: Approximately 20-25g (estimated)
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 12-15g (estimated)
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 8-10g (estimated)
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 40-45g (estimated)
- Fiber: Approximately 1-2g (estimated)
- Protein: Approximately 3-4g (estimated)
- Cholesterol: Approximately 50-60mg (estimated)