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Butterscotch Lush

Butterscotch Lush- 4 creamy layers with a crust made from Pecan Sandies cookies.

 

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.

Butterscotch Lush- 4 creamy layers with a crust made from Pecan Sandies cookies.

 

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.

Butterscotch Lush- 4 creamy layers with a crust made from Pecan Sandies cookies.

 

Since they are served chilled, they are ideal for summer parties. So refreshing to take a bight of those cool and creamy layers.

Butterscotch Lush- 4 creamy layers with a crust made from Pecan Sandies cookies.

 

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. 🙂

Butterscotch Lush- 4 creamy layers with a crust made from Pecan Sandies cookies.

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Butterscotch Lush- 4 creamy layers with a crust made from Pecan Sandies cookies.

Butterscotch Lush

PREP: 20 minutes
COOK: 10 minutes
TOTAL: 30 minutes
SERVINGS: 16 servings

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 9x13-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.

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18 thoughts on “Butterscotch Lush”

  1. Laurie Lemoine

    anyone suggest what I could use instead of pecan sandies? can’t find then here in Canada..

    1. I never used the cookies in mine. I can’t find my recipe, but I know it was flour, sugar butter.

    2. Linda H Sears

      Most recipes call for 1 stick butter, 1 cup flour, 1 cup crushed pecans. Mix thoroughly and press into bottom of the 9×13 (buttered or sprayed) pan. Bake that first layer at 350 for 15-20 min. It is much better and cuts the sweetness a bit (which is needed).

  2. Lisa Depperman

    I made this but used sugar free pudding and for the bottom layer I used sugar free cheesecake pudding. It makes for a rich diabetic dessert and it was great. My husband is diabetic and he loved it.

    1. Regina G Robertson

      Yes just let cool completely before using. I use regular because instant pudding gets watery (runny)

  3. This dessert was perfect! Not too heavy after a big meal and it was delicious! Followed recipe exactly and everyone loved it!! My daughter has now requested this in place of a Birthday cake.

  4. I made this for a pot luck last weekend. It was a hit! Really delicious! Goes down so easy after a big meal! Thank you for the recipe!

  5. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice

    Mmm this lush looks SO good, Christin! I think butterscotch is underrated, so I’m loving this dessert! Sounds perfect for the summer!

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