No Bake Chocolate Cherry Lush
A delightful no-bake dessert featuring rich chocolate, sweet cherries, and creamy layers, perfect for gatherings or a personal treat.
Ingredients
For the crust
- 1 pound frozen bread dough, thawed Allow to thaw completely for best texture.
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
For the filling
- 21 ounces strawberry pie filling
- 1/2 cup heavy cream For whipping.
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/8 cup heavy cream For drizzling.
- 4 ounces cream cheese Softened.
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, combine the thawed bread dough, ground cinnamon, and granulated sugar.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased dish to create a crust.
- Bake according to the bread dough package instructions until golden brown.
Filling
- In a separate bowl, whip 1/2 cup heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- In another bowl, mix together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and fresh lemon juice until smooth.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
- Spread the cream cheese layer over the baked crust.
- Top with the strawberry pie filling.
- Drizzle with the remaining heavy cream and allow to chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
You can store leftovers in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Make sure it is well-sealed to prevent flavor absorption.