Cherry Pecan Cheesecake Lush
🍒🥜 A rich, creamy, and delightfully layered dessert — this Cherry Pecan Cheesecake Lush combines a crunchy pecan-graham cracker crust, a smooth cheesecake layer, and a luscious cherry topping. Perfect for potlucks, holidays, or anytime you want an easy no-bake dessert that looks as amazing as it tastes!
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 1½ cups crushed graham crackers or vanilla wafers
- ¾ cup finely chopped pecans, lightly toasted
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
For the Cheesecake Layer:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped topping (such as Cool Whip or homemade whipped cream)
For the Topping:
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling 🍒
- ¼ cup chopped pecans (for garnish, optional)
