Turtle Lush
A creamy layered dessert featuring Oreo crust, chocolate pudding, and caramel.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 cups Oreo crumbs
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 package cream cheese, softened 8 ounces
- 1 2 powdered sugar 1/2 cup
- 16 ounces whipped topping divided
- 1 box instant chocolate pudding mix 5.9 ounces
- 3 cups cold milk
- 1 cup chopped pecans divided
- 1 2 caramel sauce 1/2 cup
- 1 4 chocolate syrup 1/4 cup
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix Oreo crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 13x9 dish. Place the crust in the freezer for 20 minutes.
- Using an electric hand mixer, blend cream cheese and powdered sugar in a large bowl until smooth. Add 8 ounces of whipped topping and mix at low speed until well combined.
- In another large bowl, whisk together the chocolate pudding mix and cold milk for about 2 minutes until thick. Let it rest for an additional 2-3 minutes to thicken further.
- Take the crust out of the freezer and spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over it. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of chopped pecans on top and gently press them into the cream cheese layer.
- Spread the chocolate pudding over the cream cheese and pecan layers. Finish by spreading the remaining 8 ounces of whipped topping over the chocolate pudding. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Before serving, drizzle caramel sauce and chocolate syrup over the dessert. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of chopped pecans on top. Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
For a nut-free option, omit the pecans or substitute with crushed cookies for added texture.