Cherry Pecan Cheesecake Lush

💖 Introduction

If there’s a dessert that captures comfort, elegance, and nostalgia all in one bite, it’s the Cherry Pecan Cheesecake Lush. Creamy layers of smooth cheesecake filling, crunchy pecans, and a sweet cherry topping make this a show-stopper at any gathering. Whether it’s for holidays, birthdays, or Sunday family dinners, this no-bake dessert will steal the spotlight — and hearts.

🕰️ A Little History

The term “lush dessert” first became popular in the mid-20th century when homemakers began layering puddings, whipped cream, and crusts for easy, no-bake desserts. Over time, many variations emerged — lemon lush, chocolate lush, and strawberry lush. This Cherry Pecan Cheesecake Lush takes inspiration from those classic Southern recipes but adds a nutty pecan crust and tangy cheesecake base for modern richness and flavor.

🧺 Ingredients

🥧 For the Pecan Crust:

• 1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers or vanilla wafers
• 1 cup finely chopped pecans
• ½ cup melted unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons sugar

🍰 For the Cheesecake Layer:

• 8 oz (1 block) cream cheese, softened
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (to balance sweetness)
• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 1 ½ cups whipped topping (Cool Whip or homemade whipped cream)

🍒 For the Cherry Layer:

• 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling

🧁 Optional Topping:

• Extra whipped topping
• Chopped pecans for garnish
• Fresh cherries for decoration

👩‍🍳 Instructions 

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