What You’ll Need
Base Layer: This layer is made up of chocolate sandwich cookies and melted butter.
Cheesecake layer: This layer is made up of cream cheese and powdered sugar. It is colored with purple food coloring.
Orange Layer: This layer is made up of orange gelatin, water, vanilla instant pudding & pie filling mix, and milk.
Whipped Topping Layer: While this layer is made up of whipped topping, like Cool Whip, it can also be made using Homemade Whipped Cream Recipe. It is colored with green food coloring.
Halloween sprinkles with candy eyeballs.
How to Make Halloween Lush
Prepare Your Base: Crush the cookies into crumbs using a food processor and combine with melted butter. Press the cookie crumb mixtures into the bottom of a 9×13 glass baking dish.
Cheesecake Layer: Using a mixer, combine the cream cheese and the powdered sugar together until smooth. Fold in 2 cups of whipped topping. Add a few drops of purple food coloring until you get the color that you want. Spread it over the cookie crust.
Creamy Orange Layer: To make the orange layer, start by adding boiling water to orange gelatin and whisk until dissolved. In another bowl, combine the pudding mix with milk and whisk until combined. Spread it over the purple layer.
Colorful Whipped Topping: Add a few drops of green to the rest of the whipped topping. Spread a layer of colorful whipped topping over the creamy orange layer. This adds a light and airy texture while bringing a festive pop of color.
Spooky Sprinkles: Don’t forget the spooky sprinkles! Scatter them on top to give your Halloween Lush a playful and ghoulish appearance. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Tips and Tricks for Making this Halloween Dessert
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Crushed Cookies Consistency: When crushing the chocolate cookies for the base, aim for a fine and even consistency. You can use a food processor or place the cookies in a zip-top bag and crush them with a rolling pin for better control.
Room Temperature Cream Cheese: Ensure your cream cheese is at room temperature before making the cheesecake layer. This makes it easier to mix and results in a smoother texture.
Chill Between Layers:If you have issues spreading the layers, try to chill your dessert in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This helps the layers set and makes it easier to spread the next one without mixing them together.
Decorate Creatively: Have fun decorating your Halloween Lush. Use colorful Halloween-themed sprinkles, gummy worms, or candy eyes to give it a spooky and festive look.
Serve Chilled: Halloween Lush is best served cold. Allow it to chill in the fridge for a few hours or overnight to let all the flavors meld together.
Customize Flavors: Get creative with flavors. You can add extracts like vanilla or almond to the cheesecake layer for extra depth.
Clean Knife for Neat Slices: When cutting your Halloween Lush into slices, dip a sharp knife in hot water and wipe it clean between cuts. This will help you achieve clean and neat slices. Another idea is to freeze it to make slicing a little cleaner but it is not necessary.
Make Ahead: Halloween Lush can be made a day in advance. This allows the flavors to meld even more, making it even tastier.
Portion Control: This dessert is rich, so consider serving it in smaller portions. It’s quite satisfying, and smaller servings ensure everyone gets a taste without feeling overwhelmed.
