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    Chocolate Lush

    Published: Feb 11, 2021 · Modified: Jul 31, 2022 by Radwa · This post may contain affiliate links. 7 Comments

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    What is Chocolate Lush? It is four layers of deliciousness. The bottom layer is a crust made with pecan, flour, and butter. The second layer is a rich cream cheese layer. The third layer is a delicious chocolate pudding layer. The fourth layer is an extra rich layer of whipped cream.

    Chocolate Lush

    This popular dessert has so many names such as Chocolate Lush Dessert, Sex in a Pan, Slush Cake, Chocolate Lasagna, or Chocolate Fudge Layered Lush. You can also prepare it with different flavours such as Lemon Lush, Banana Lush, or Strawberry Cake Lush. This dessert is delicious with all these flavours.

    What's in Chocolate Lush?

    For the crust:

    • All-purpose flour
    • Pecans, finely chopped
    • Butter, softened

    For the cream cheese layer:

    • Cream cheese, softened
    • Powdered sugar
    • Heavy whipping cream, divided
    • Vanilla extract

    For the chocolate pudding layer:

    • Instant chocolate pudding mix
    • Milk

    For the top layer:

    • Heavy cream
    • Chocolate chips. or grated chocolate
    • Chopped pecans, for topping
    Chocolate Lush

    How to make Chocolate Lush?

    making the crust
    baking the crust

    Making the crust layer: In a bowl, combine, flour, chopped pecan, and melted butter, mix well then place the mixture in a 20x20 cm baking pan. Distribute the mixture evenly in the pan then press on the mixture using the palm of your hands.

    Bake the crust on 180C/350F for 10-15 minutes then allow it to cool down.

    Once the crust is completely cooled, begin layering up the dessert with the creamy layers.

    making the cream cheese layer
      Making the chocolate pudding layer

    Making the cream cheese layer: In a small bowl, whip the cream using an electric whisk.

    In another bowl, combine cream cheese, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar using the electric whisk until the mixture becomes fluffy. 

    Fold the whipped cream in the cream cheese mixture, stir until combined. Spread the cream cheese mixture in an even layer on top of the crust.

    Making the chocolate pudding layer: In a medium-size bowl, whisk chocolate pudding and milk until the mixture thicken. Spread the chocolate pudding carefully on top of the cream cheese layer.

    Making the chocolate pudding layer

    Making the whipped cream layer (top layer): Whip the cream well using an electric whisk until become thick. Spread over the chocolate pudding layer.

    Topping: Sprinkle chopped pecans and chocolate chips on top of the chocolate lush.

    Then refrigerate the pan for 3-4 hours or overnight.

    Chocolate Lush dessert

    Top Tips:

    • You can top the Chocolate Lush with nuts, chocolate chips, grated chocolate, dried fruits, caramel, or chocolate sauce, melted chocolate, marshmallows, or chopped fresh fruits such as strawberries.
    • Keep Chocolate Lush in the fridge until serving.
    • If you like your crust to be chocolaty, add one tablespoon of cocoa powder to the crust mixture.
    • Make sure to buy instant pudding mix, not the one that needs cooking.
    • If you want to make this dessert extra flavourful, add two tablespoons of smooth peanut butter to the cream cheese mixture. It gives the mixture a lovely peanut butter flavour.
    • You can also make chocolate lush with Oreo crust by using Oreo biscuits in making the crust instead of flour and pecan.
    Chocolate Lush

    Recipe FAQs

    Do I have to bake the crust?

    If you want to make a no-bake version of this Chocolate Lush Dessert, replace the flour with biscuit crumbs.

    How to store Chocolate Lush leftovers?

    Keep leftovers in the fridge for 3-4 days.

    Chocolate Lush

    More chocolate desserts:

    • Chocolate marshmallow fudge: Five ingredient chocolate marshmallow fudge, easy and delicious.
    • No-bake chocolate oatmeal cookies: Simple and quick oatmeal cookies that only need less than 5 minutes to be made.
    • Easy chocolate fudge: Simple fudge recipe that is so rich and delicious. 
    • Nutella stuffed chocolate muffins: Delicious chocolate muffins that are perfect for breakfast with a cup of coffee.
    Chocolate Lush
    Chocolate Lush

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    Recipe

    Chocolate Lush
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    5 from 8 votes

    Chocolate Lush

    Chocolate Lush is a popular dessert that is made of a buttery crust layer topped with three layers of cream cheese, chocolate pudding, and whipped cream.
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 20 minutes
    Chill 3 hours
    Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
    Servings 12 servings
    Calories 474kcal
    Author Radwa

    Equipment

    • Baking pan
    • Mixing bowl
    • Measuring spoons
    • Measuring cups
    • Electric hand mixer

    Ingredients

    For the crust

    • 1 cup all-purpose flour
    • ½ cup pecans, finely chopped
    • ½ cup butter , melted

    For the cream cheese layer:

    • 230 g cream cheese, softened
    • 1 cup powdered sugar
    • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    For the chocolate pudding layer:

    • 2 packages instant chocolate pudding mix (90 g each)
    • 3 cups milk

    For the top layer:

    • 1 cup heavy cream
    • ½ cup chocolate chips. or grated chocolate
    • ½ cup chopped pecans, for topping

    Instructions

    • Start by making the crust layer: In a bowl, combine, flour, chopped pecan, and melted butter, mix well then place the mixture in a 20x20 cm baking pan. Distribute the mixture evenly in the pan then press on the mixture using the palm of your hands.
      1 cup all-purpose flour, ½ cup pecans, finely chopped, ½ cup butter
    • Then, bake the crust on 180C/350F for 10-15 minutes then allow it to cool down.
    • Once the crust is completely cooled, begin layering up the dessert with the creamy layers.
    • Making the second layer (cream cheese layer): In a small bowl, whip the cream using an electric whisk.
      1 cup heavy cream
    • In another bowl, combine cream cheese, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar using the electric whisk until the mixture becomes fluffy.
      230 g cream cheese, softened, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 cup powdered sugar
    • Fold the whipped cream in the cream cheese mixture, stir until combined. Spread the cream cheese mixture in an even layer on top of the crust.
      2 packages instant chocolate pudding mix, 3 cups milk
    • Making the third layer (chocolate pudding layer): In a medium-size bowl, whisk chocolate pudding and milk until the mixture thicken. Spread the chocolate pudding carefully on top of the cream cheese layer.
    • Making the whipped cream layer (top layer): Whip the cream well using an electric whisk until become thick. Spread over the chocolate pudding layer.
      1 cup heavy whipping cream
    • Topping: Sprinkle chopped pecans and chocolate chips on top of the chocolate lush.
      ½ cup chocolate chips. or grated chocolate, ½ cup chopped pecans, for topping
    • Then refrigerate the pan for 3-4 hours or overnight.

    Notes

    • You can top the Chocolate Lush with nuts, chocolate chips, grated chocolate, dried fruits, caramel, or chocolate sauce, melted chocolate, marshmallows, or chopped fresh fruits such as strawberries.
    • Keep Chocolate Lush in the fridge until serving.
    • If you like your crust to be chocolaty, add one tablespoon of cocoa powder to the crust mixture.
    • Make sure to buy instant pudding mix, not the one that needs cooking.
    • If you want to make this dessert extra flavourful, add two tablespoons of smooth peanut butter to the cream cheese mixture. It gives the mixture a lovely peanut butter flavour.
    • You can also make chocolate lush with Oreo crust by using Oreo biscuits in making the crust instead of flour and pecan.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 474kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 421mg | Potassium: 207mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 1280IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 123mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Sonia

      March 20, 2021 at 5:29 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe is amazing; we call it Mississippi Mud. It is so rich! Sometimes I make the crust with biscuit crumbs! It is delicious too.

      Reply
    2. Alex

      March 18, 2021 at 11:44 am

      5 stars
      Oh my gosh, this easy, no-bake chocolate lush is fantastic!

      Reply
    3. Maggie

      March 18, 2021 at 10:20 am

      5 stars
      I made this recipe, and I used 3 packets of chocolate pudding instead of two as I love it so much, and it turned out perfect!!

      Reply
    4. Farah

      March 17, 2021 at 6:34 pm

      5 stars
      This is very indulging. Lush and pudding are my favourite desserts. I am not such a fan of cake and cookies. This recipe was just perfect for me. Thanks!

      Reply
    5. Beth

      March 15, 2021 at 5:42 pm

      5 stars
      This lush is so creamy and delicious, and the rust tastes amazing! I loved it. Will make it for the second time.

      Reply
    6. Julia

      March 13, 2021 at 10:22 pm

      5 stars
      My kids loved this Lush. It was so hard for them to wait until it cools down! Such an easy recipe to make too!

      Reply
    7. Emily

      March 13, 2021 at 10:09 pm

      5 stars
      This chocolate lush was amazing! My whole family loved and it is so easy to make.

      Reply

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