Description

Turtle Lush is a no-bake layered dessert featuring a buttery Oreo crust, creamy cheesecake filling, chocolate pudding, whipped topping, and drizzles of caramel and chocolate, finished with crunchy pecans. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or indulging at home.

Ingredients

3 cups Oreo cookie crumbs
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
16 oz whipped topping, thawed (divided)
2 (3.9 oz) packages instant chocolate pudding mix
3 cups cold milk
1/2 cup caramel sauce (plus more for drizzling)
1/4 cup chocolate syrup (plus more for drizzling)
3/4 cup chopped pecans

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Instructions

In a bowl, mix Oreo crumbs and melted butter until combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 13×9-inch baking dish. Freeze for 20 minutes to set.
In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in half of the whipped topping. Spread evenly over the chilled crust.
In another bowl, whisk together pudding mix and cold milk for about 2 minutes until thickened. Let sit for 2–3 minutes to fully set. Spread over the cream cheese layer.
Spread the remaining whipped topping over the pudding layer.
Drizzle caramel sauce and chocolate syrup over the top. Sprinkle with chopped pecans.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
Slice with a sharp knife (cleaning between cuts) and serve cold. Optionally top with additional caramel or pecans.

Notes

Use stabilized whipped cream if substituting for whipped topping.Let pudding sit before layering to avoid a runny texture.Chilling overnight yields the best results.For gluten-free version, use gluten-free sandwich cookies.Crust may soften slightly over time; chilling helps maintain structure.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 420
Sugar: 28g
Sodium: 280mg
Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 13g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0.5g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 35mg