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    Home » Recipes

    No Bake Halloween Lush Dessert

    Published: Aug 30, 2023 by Alison · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    This No Bake Halloween Lush Dessert comes together in 30 minutes + chilling time with layers of crushed cookies, cheesecake filling, creamy orange flavor and whipped topping. Perfect for Halloween parties!

    Halloween Lush Dessert on a plate

    While my usual Halloween desserts are pretty gross like Jello Worms and Raw Meat Rice Krispies, this one is for the more sensitive crowd that doesn’t like to get grossed out.

    Featuring vibrant colors of purple, orange, and green, this easy no bake Halloween dessert is the perfect addition to any Halloween celebration.

    Piece of Halloween lush dessert on a fork

    To make this dessert, you’ll need a few key ingredients starting with a cookie base and creamy layers with food coloring to give it a festive feel, topped with Halloween sprinkles and candy eyes.

    The possibilities are endless when it comes to creating variations of the Lush Dessert. You can get creative with different flavors, toppings, and decorations to make for any occasion such as 4th of July, the fall season and more.

    Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party or simply looking for a fun dessert to make for your family, this no-bake Halloween lush dessert is sure to be a hit.

    candy eyes and sprinkles on top of lush dessert
    Jump to:
    • Why You’ll Love This Halloween Lush Recipe
    • Halloween Lush Dessert Ingredients
    • Recipe Variations
    • How to Make Halloween Lush Dessert
    • Recipe Tips
    • FAQs
    • More No Bake Desserts
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    Why You’ll Love This Halloween Lush Recipe

    • Easy to Make!
    • Requires no baking!
    • Can be made in advance!
    • Perfect for parties!
    • Can serve a crowd!
    • Versatile with so many flavor options!
    Halloween lush dessert ingredients

    Halloween Lush Dessert Ingredients

    • Chocolate sandwich cookies – Oreos or store brand.
    • Butter, melted
    • Orange gelatin
    • Boiling water
    • Vanilla instant pudding mix
    • Cold milk
    • Cream cheese, softened
    • Powdered sugar
    • Cool whipped topping
    • Green and purple food coloring
    • Halloween sprinkles

    Recipe Variations

    • Experiment with different types of pudding flavors, such as chocolate or butterscotch, to switch up the taste profile.
    • Serve in individual portions. Use small mason jars or clear cups to create individual servings for guests to enjoy without having to cut slices.
    • Switch up the colors with different food coloring. Of make it all one color.

    How to Make Halloween Lush Dessert

    cookie crust in a baking dish

    Prepare the Cookie Crust

    • Add the cookies to a food processor and pulse into crumbs.
    • Place cookie crumbs into a bowl with melted butter and stir until fully combined.
    • Press the cookie crumbs into the bottom of a 9×13 glass baking dish.

    Prepare the Fillings

    • In a small bowl, add the orange gelatin plus boiling water and whisk together until combined and gelatin is dissolved.
    • In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry pudding mixes and milk until combined.
    • Whisk the orange gelatin into the vanilla pudding mixture until fully combined.
    • In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, combine the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
    • Fold in 2 cups of the whipped topping.
    • Stir in a few drops of the purple food coloring, until you get your desired purple shade.
    • Mix the rest of the whipped topping with a few drops of the green food coloring until you get the green color you desire.
    purple cream cheese layer in a baking dish
    orange gelatin layer in a baking dish
    green whipped topping layer in a baking dish

    Assemble the Layers

    • Spread the purple cream cheese filling over the cookie crust.
    • Spread the orange jello/pudding layer over the purple cream cheese layer.
    • Spread the green whipped topping over the orange gelatin layer.
    • Sprinkle over top with Halloween sprinkles.

    Chill and Serve

    • Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
    • Slice and serve!
    Halloween dessert with sprinkles in a baking dish

    Recipe Tips

    • Don’t rush the step of chilling time. Make sure to refrigerate it for a least 4 hours (or overnight) to set properly before serving for best results.
    • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
    • You can freeze this to make slicing a little cleaner but it is not necessary.
    • This looks stunning in a clear glass dish.
    layered Halloween dessert on a plate

    FAQs

    Can I use a different type of crust base for lush dessert?

    Yes, you can use graham crackers, chocolate wafers or shortbread cookies as the base instead of Oreo cookies.

    How long does it take to set in the refrigerator?

    It needs at least 4 hours to set properly in the refrigerator. However, if you want a firmer texture, it’s best to let it chill overnight.

    Can I freeze this dessert?

    Yes, you can freeze in an airtight container and allow to thaw out overnight in the fridge before serving.

    More No Bake Desserts

    • Banana Split Cake
    • Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake
    • Pumpkin Pie
    • Strawberry Cheesecake
    • Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese Dip

    Recipe

    Halloween Lush Dessert

    Alison McFadden
    This No Bake Halloween Lush Dessert comes together in 30 minutes + chilling time with layers of crushed cookies, cheesecake filling, creamy orange flavor and whipped topping. Perfect for Halloween parties!
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    Prep Time 30 minutes mins
    Chill Time 4 hours hrs
    Course Desserts
    Cuisine American
    Servings 16 servings

    Ingredients
      

    • 36 chocolate sandwich cookies
    • 6 tablespoons butter melted
    • 2 (3oz.) boxes orange gelatin
    • ⅓ cup boiling water
    • 2 (3.4oz.) boxes vanilla instant pudding mix
    • 2 ½ cups cold milk
    • 1 (8oz.) package cream cheese softened
    • 1 cup powdered sugar
    • 2 (8oz.) tubs whipped topping
    • Green and purple food coloring
    • Halloween sprinkles

    Instructions
     

    Prepare the Cookie Crust

    • Add the cookies to a food processor and pulse into crumbs.
    • Place cookie crumbs into a bowl with melted butter and stir until fully combined.
    • Press the cookie crumbs into the bottom of a 9×13 glass baking dish.

    Prepare the Fillings

    • In a small bowl, add the orange gelatin plus boiling water and whisk together until combined and gelatin is dissolved.
    • In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry pudding mixes and milk until combined.
    • Whisk the orange gelatin into the vanilla pudding mixture until fully combined.
    • In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, combine the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
    • Fold in 2 cups of the whipped topping.
    • Stir in a few drops of the purple food coloring, until you get your desired purple shade.
    • Mix the rest of the whipped topping with a few drops of the green food coloring until you get the green color you desire.

    Assemble the Layers

    • Spread the purple cream cheese filling over the cookie crust.
    • Spread the orange jello/pudding layer over the purple cream cheese layer.
    • Spread the green whipped topping over the orange gelatin layer.
    • Sprinkle over top with Halloween sprinkles.

    Chill & Serve

    • Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
    • Slice and serve!

    Notes

    • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
    • You can freeze this to make slicing a little cleaner but it is not necessary.

    Nutrition Disclosure

    Nutritional facts are estimates and are provided as a courtesy to the reader. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Nutritional values are calculated via a third party. Changing ingredients, amounts or cooking technique will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.

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