My best friend had been telling me about a chocolate lush her family would make at family gatherings for a few months. It’s also sometimes called “Butterscotch Delight.”

The other night we were together, and rummaging through my pantry looking for a fun recipe to make.

I found a couple of packages of butterscotch pudding. They were calling my name.

Butterscotch pudding is my favorite pudding flavor. It’s so rich and creamy.

This amazing layered dessert was everything I was hoping it would be, and more.

I had tasted each layer, licking the bowl, while making it, and they each were divine. I knew the recipe was going to be magical.

The layers are such a perfect combination, that this Butterscotch Lush is to die for.

Creamy layers, sweet layers, and then a magical graham cracker crush that ties it all together. Heavenly.

You can slice it into 9 big squares, and you’ll be happy you did, or cut them a bit smaller if you have a big group to share with.

The toppings really makes it such a pretty dessert, that it will be the first one devoured from the dessert table.

No matter what you know this recipe — Butterscotch Lush or Butterscotch Delight, it’s a keeper.

I’ve since tried the classic chocolate lush version, but the butterscotch is my very favorite! These flavors are just dreamy together.

BUTTERSCOTCH LUSH

yield: 12 SERVINGS

prep time: 30 MINUTES

total time: 30 MINUTES

Butterscotch Lush is a 4-layer dessert of graham cracker crust, cream cheese, pudding, and whipped cream. Topped with butterscotch and chocolate shavings.

INGREDIENTS

GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST

• 1.5 cup graham crackers, crushed
• 1 stick butter (1/2 cup), melted
• 1/2 cup sugar

CREAM CHEESE LAYER

• 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1/4 cup sugar

PUDDING LAYER

• 2.5 cups milk
• 2 small packages butterscotch instant pudding

WHIPPED CREAM LAYER

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 3 Tbls powdered sugar

TOPPINGS (OPTIONAL)

• Butterscotch ice cream topping
• Chocolate bar, shaved

INSTRUCTIONS

GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST:

1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Mix together graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar.
2. Press mixture into the bottom of a 8×8 baking dish. Bake for 15 minutes.

CREAM CHEESE LAYER:

1. Use a hand mixer to beat cream cheese and sugar until fluffy.
2. Add in 2 cups heavy cream and beat until stiff peaks form.
3. Layer over cooled graham cracker crust.

PUDDING LAYER:

1. Beat milk and pudding mix. If too thick, add a little more milk. You want it thicker than traditional pudding, but not so thick you can’t pour or smooth your pudding layer.
2. Spread over cream cheese layer.

WHIPPED CREAM LAYER:

1. Beat heavy cream and powdered sugar, until it forms soft peaks.
2. Spread over pudding layer.
3. Chill 4 hours in the refrigerator, or until set.

TOPPINGS (OPTIONAL):

1. Drizzle warmed butterscotch topping across the top.
2. Sprinkle with shaved chocolate pieces.

NUTRITION INFORMATION:

 YIELD: 12 SERVING SIZE: 1 slice
Amount Per Serving: CALORIES: 598TOTAL FAT: 35gSATURATED FAT: 22gTRANS FAT: 1gUNSATURATED FAT: 11gCHOLESTEROL: 103mgSODIUM: 226mgCARBOHYDRATES: 67gFIBER: 1gSUGAR: 56gPROTEIN: 6g