Indulge in this cool and creamy Butterscotch Lush with a pecan cookie crust and layers of creamy butterscotch pudding and Cool Whip. It’s a wonderful make-ahead dessert for a potluck or party!
The flavor of butterscotch has been a favorite of mine for as long as I can remember. As a child, my mother used to make butterscotch pudding. The same pudding that I use for this recipe. I also use it in this No-Bake Butterscotch Pie recipe.
Four Amazing Layers
Butterscotch Lush has a delicious and buttery crust made from Pecan Sandies crumbs, a cream cheese layer, a creamy butterscotch pudding layer, and a layer of whipped topping on top. It’s an almost no-bake dessert that is perfect for summer potlucks and picnics.
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How To Make
(More detailed instructions in recipe card below.)
- Make the Crust. Process the cookies in a food processor until finely ground. Note: If you don’t have a food processor, place them in a large zip top bag and crush them with something heavy. Then mix together crushed cookies, melted butter, and flour. Press in the bottom of a 9×13-inch pan and bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool.
- Make the Cream Cheese Layer. Beat cream cheese and confectioners’ sugar. Then mix in 2 cups of Cool Whip.
- Make Butterscotch Pudding Layer. Mix pudding mix with milk and spread on top of cream cheese layer.
- Topping– Spread Cool Whip on top. Top with chopped pecans.
Recipe Tips
- Make at least 4 to 6 hours ahead of time.
- Be sure to soften the cream cheese fully so that it will mix in evenly and not be lumpy.
How To Serve
Lush desserts like this Butterfinger Lush, are always popular. They’re a breeze to make, can be prepared in advance, and are great for feeding a crowd.
Since they are served chilled, they are ideal for summer parties. So refreshing to take a bight of those cool and creamy layers.
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I’m a huge fan of butterscotch pudding. The butterscotch layer gives this dessert most of its flavor, but it is complemented by the pecan crust and creamy cream cheese layer, plus the light and creamy whipped topping layer.
Sprinkle a few chopped pecans on top and you have the perfect summer dessert for butterscotch lovers. 🙂
More Butterscotch Desserts
- Butterscotch Blondies
- Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies
- Butterscotch Meringue Pie
- Butterscotch Toffee Blondies
- Butterscotch Marble Cake
More Layer Desserts
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Layer Dessert
- Lemon Lush
- Pistachio Lush
- Butterfinger Chocolate and Peanut Butter Lush
- Andes Mint Lush
- Oreo Delight
- Peanut Butter Lasagna
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Butterscotch Lush
Ingredients
- 1 (11.3-ounce) package pecan sandies
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/2 cup flour
- 12 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1 (16-ounce) frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 2 (3.4-ounce) instant butterscotch pudding
- 3 1/4 cups milk
- chopped pecans, optional
Instructions
- Place cookies in food processor and process until finely crumbled.
- Stir together cookie crumbs, melted butter, and flour in a medium bowl.
- Transfer cookie crumb mixture into a lightly greased 9×13-inch pan. Press evenly along bottom of pan. Place in 325 degree oven for 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth and gradually beat in confectioners’ sugar. With mixer on low, beat in 2 cups whipped topping just until combined.
- Spread cream cheese layer on top of crust.
- Using an electric mixer, beat both boxes of butterscotch pudding with milk on LOW until thick. Spread on top of cream cheese layer.
- Spread remaining whipped topping on top.
- Garnish with chopped pecans if desired.Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Originally posteed August 14, 2016. Updated content August 8, 2024.
5 star my family wants more. This will go in with my entertaining recipes.
Have made this several times, always a big hit!
What happens if this freezes a bit then thaws before serving