Hot Chocolate Lush
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With this Hot Chocolate Lush, you’ll get luscious layers of fluffy cocoa-infused cream cheese and chocolate pudding with a creamy whipped cream topping. It’s an easy, impressive, and irresistibly delicious treat that’s perfect for any occasion.
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Hot Chocolate Lush Recipe
If you’re a huge chocolate fan, then you’re absolutely going to love this rich, creamy, and oh-so-chocolatey dessert. It has all the same flavors as your favorite cup of hot cocoa, only it’s a lasagna-style layered dessert that starts with a homemade Oreo crust.
A cocoa-flavored cheesecake layered is next up followed by a cool and creamy chocolate pudding layer. The lush is topped with whipped cream and even more chocolate goodness with a drizzle of chocolate syrup. This is the ideal sweet treat for potlucks or special occasions but easy enough for any time those chocolate cravings hit.
If you love this layered delight, you should also try this Chocolate Lasagna or this Strawberry Lemon Lasagna.
Why We Love This Recipe
- Hot cocoa flavors – You’ll get delicious hot chocolate flavor in every single bite.
- Easy recipe – This no bake dessert is made with a handful of simple ingredients and a few easy steps.
- Great for any occasion – The decadent flavors and impressive presentation make this a party and potluck favorite.
Ingredients
- Chocolate sandwich cookies, (like Oreo cookies)
- Melted butter
- Cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
- Hot chocolate mix
- Confectioners sugar
- Whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- Chocolate instant pudding mix
- Milk
- Mini marshmallows
- Chocolate syrup for drizzling
How to Make Hot Cocoa Lush
Step One: Make the Cookie Crust
- Using a food processor, crush the cookies into fine crumbs.
- Mix the cookie crumbs with the melted butter.
- Press the mixture firmly and evenly into a 9 x 13 baking dish.
Step Two: Make the Fluffy Cream Cheese Layer
- In a large mixing bowl using an electric mixer whip together the cream cheese, hot chocolate mix, and confectioner’s sugar.
- Fold in one container of the whipping cream.
- Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture over the Oreo cookie crust.
Step Three: Add the Chocolate Pudding Layer
- For the pudding layer, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix and milk until smooth.
- Stir in 1 cup of mini marshmallows.
- Spread the pudding mixture carefully over the hot chocolate layer.
- Top the chocolate pudding layer with the remaining container of whipped topping.
Step Four: Garnish and Chill
- Sprinkle the top of the pudding layer with the rest of the mini marshmallows and drizzle over some chocolate syrup.
- Place the baking dish in the fridge and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Slice and serve.
Tip: To get nice clean edges, place the pan in the freezer for about 45 minutes before slicing.
Chocolate Lush Dessert Variations and Add-ins
- Cookie crust – You can replace the regular Oreos with Mint Oreos, Golden Oreos, chocolate graham crackers, or crushed teddy grahams.
- Reduced sugar – If you want to cut back a little on the sugar, you can use sugar-free instant pudding and whipped topping.
- Whipped topping – We made it easy with Cool Whip, but you can make your homemade whipped cream. Beat heavy cream with a little powdered sugar until you have spreadable, stiff peaks.
- Toppings – Have fun and add even more toppings. Festive sprinkles, chopped nuts, white, semi-sweet, or dark chocolate chips, crushed Oreos, chocolate shavings, or a dusting of cocoa powder are great ideas.
- Chocolate pudding – You can swap out regular chocolate pudding with white chocolate pudding.
- Presentation – This recipe is best made in a glass dish so you can see the layers. But you can change it up and make them in individual parfait glasses or with extra layers in a trifle dish.
How do I Store Leftover Lush?
Cover leftovers and store them in the refrigerator for about 4-5 days. You can also freeze this hot chocolate lush for up to 2-3 months. When ready to serve, allow it to thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
Can I Make This Dessert in Advance?
Sure! You can make this dessert up to a day in advance. After a day or so, the crust will not be as crisp as when it’s freshly made.
What are Lush Desserts?
They’re a delicious dessert that’s layered with pudding, cream cheese, or whipped topping. They’re always in fluffy and creamy layers and often use a whipped topping. You can make lush desserts with so many flavors and layer combinations.
They are like a dessert lasagna that’s not only a favorite because they are delicious, but they also make a beautiful presentation.
More Easy No Bake Desserts
- Peanut Butter Bars
- Cherry Cheesecake
- Peanut Butter Pie
- Banana Split Cake
- Reese’s Peanut Butter Dessert
No Bake Hot Chocolate Lush
Ingredients
- 36 chocolate sandwich cookies (like oreos)
- ½ cup butter melted
- 8 ounces cream cheese 1 block, softened
- 3.5 ounces hot chocolate mix approximately 5 packets
- 1 cup confectioners sugar
- 16 ounces whipped topping 2 containers, thawed
- 3.9 ounces instant chocolate pudding mix 2 boxes
- 2 3/4 cups milk
- 3 cups mini marshmallows
- chocolate syrup for drizzling
Instructions
- Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- In a food processor, pulse the chocolate sandwich cookies until they are granules.
- In medium-sized mixing bowl, mix the cookie crumbs with the melted butter. Pess evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the cream cheese, hot chocolate mix, and confectioners sugar.
- Gently fold in one container of the thawed whipped topping. Spread mixture over the cookie crust.
- In medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the pudding mix and milk until smooth.
- Stir in 1 cup of mini marshmallows.
- Spread the pudding mixture over the hot chocolate layer.
- Top with the remaining container of whipped topping.
- Sprinkle the top with the rest of the mini marshmallows and drizzle some chocolate syrup on top.
- Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
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