Decadent Cherry Cheesecake Lush: Indulgent Recipes & Insider Tips

In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar for the crust. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated.

Press the crumb mixture into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish to form the crust. Use the back of a spoon or a flat-bottomed glass to press it down firmly.

Next, in a separate mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the cream cheese, mixing until well combined. Gently fold in the whipped topping until fully incorporated.

Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the graham cracker crust. Then, pour the cherry pie filling over the cream cheese layer, spreading it out to cover the entire surface.

Now, refrigerate the Cherry Cheesecake Lush for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow it to set.

Before serving, garnish the dessert with additional whipped topping, fresh cherries, or a drizzle of chocolate sauce, if desired.