This dreamy no-bake Strawberry Lush features layers a buttery Golden Oreo crust with fluffy cream cheese filling, sweet fresh strawberries and strawberry Jell-O, and whipped topping. It’s light, luscious, and bursting with fresh strawberry flavor, perfect for potlucks, picnics, or any spring and summer celebration.
Easy Strawberry Lush Recipe
This Strawberry Lush is a cool, creamy no-bake dessert that’s made for spring and summer gatherings. It starts with a buttery cookie crust topped with a luscious cream cheese layer, followed by a vibrant strawberry Jello filling bursting with fruity flavor. A fluffy cloud of whipped cream finishes it off, creating a light and dreamy dessert that’s as pretty on the table as it is irresistible to eat.
Lush desserts are somewhat of a retro dessert that can be fully customized using instant pudding mix in a variety of flavors for the pudding layer. This strawberry cheesecake lush is perfect for potlucks, holidays, and make-ahead entertaining, every chilled slice delivers sweet strawberry flavor in each creamy bite.
Key ingredients you’ll need to make Strawberry Lush: (Scroll down for the full printable recipe card and quantities.)
- Crust – The buttery crust is made using crushed Golden Oreo cookies and melted butter.
- Cream Cheese Layer – Two blocks softened cream cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar and vanilla extract forms the cheesecake layer.
- Strawberry Layer – Fresh strawberries mixed with strawberry Jell-o, boiling water and whipped topping i.e. Cool Whip forms the strawberry layer.
- Topping – One additional container of whipped topping for frosting the top and strawberries for garnishing.
How to Make Strawberry Lush Recipe
- Make the Crust – Crush Golden Oreos until fine crumbs form. Mix with melted butter, then press mixture into the bottom of a 13×9-inch dish in an even layer. Chill in the freezer to set.
- Make the Cream Cheese Layer – Whip the cream cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Spread evenly over the chilled crust.
- Make the Strawberry Layer: Dissolve strawberry Jell-O in boiling water. Place bowl in freezer just until chilled, but not set. Into the Jell-O stir in the diced strawberries and whipped topping until combined. Pour over cream cheese layer.
- Topping – Frost the top with the remaining whipped topping.
- Refrigerate – Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours to set.
- Serve – Slice and serve garnished with sliced strawberries.
Kitchen Equipment to Make Strawberry Lush Dessert
- 13×9-inch dish.
- Measuring cups and measuring spoons.
- Electric mixer, either a hand mixer or a stand mixer.
- Sharp knife and cutting board.
- Food processor. You can also crush the cookies in a large ziploc bag using a rolling pin.
- Offset icing spatula.
Recipe Variations, Tips and Substitutions
- Crust – You could use crushed graham crackers, shortbread cookies or vanilla wafers for the crust. You’ll need around 2 cups.
- Butter – You can use salted butter or unsalted butter.
- Cream Cheese – You could use Neufchatel cheese in place of classic cream cheese.
- Berries – You could adapt this recipe using other fruit like raspberries, blueberries or blackberries.
Storage and Leftovers
- Leftovers – Store leftover Strawberry Lush covered with plastic wrap or foil chilled in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Freezer – You can freeze leftovers for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge and enjoy.
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Strawberry Lush
Ingredients
- Crust:
- 1 14 oz package Golden Oreo cookies
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- Cream Cheese Layer:
- 2 8 oz blocks cream cheese softened
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Strawberry Layer:
- 1 1/2 cups diced strawberries
- 1 3 oz box strawberry Jell-o
- 3/4 cup boiling water
- 1 1/2 cups whipped topping i.e. Cool Whip (from additional 8 ounce container) use remaining Cool Whip on the top
- Topping:
- 1 8 oz container frozen whipped topping thawed
- fresh strawberries for garnishing
Instructions
- Make the Crust: Crush Golden Oreos in a food processor until fine crumbs form. Mix with melted butter until evenly combined.
- Press mixture onto the bottom of a 13×9-inch dish in an even layer. Pop into the freezer to chill and set for 5-10 minutes, while preparing the cheesecake layer.
- Cream Cheese Layer: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened cream cheese, 1 cup heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Spread evenly over the chilled crust.
- Strawberry Layer: Clean, trim and dice strawberries.
- In a medium bowl, dissolve strawberry Jell-O in boiling water to dissolve. Place bowl in freezer just until chilled, but not set. Into the Jell-O stir in the diced strawberries and fold in the whipped topping until evenly distributed and combined. Pour strawberry mixture over cream cheese layer.
- Frost the top of the dessert with the remaining 8 oz whipped topping. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours to set.
- Slice and serve garnished with fresh strawberry slices.
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