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Butterfinger Lush Recipe

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Butterfinger Lush is a decadent no-bake layered dessert featuring a crunchy Oreo crust mixed with butterfinger candy pieces, a creamy peanut butter and cream cheese layer, topped with rich chocolate pudding and whipped topping. This indulgent treat is chilled to perfection, making it a perfect sweet for gatherings or special occasions.

Ingredients

Crust

  • 30 Oreo cookies (filling included)
  • ½ cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 12 mini Butterfingers, chopped (reserve ¼ cup for topping)

Cream Cheese Layer

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (129 g) creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup (125 g) confectioners’ sugar
  • 2 cups (180 g) whipped topping, divided

Chocolate Pudding Layer

  • 1 box (5.1 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 2 cups (490 g) whole milk, cold

Topping

  • Remaining 1 cup (90 g) whipped topping
  • Reserved ¼ cup chopped Butterfinger pieces

Instructions

  1. Make Oreo Crust: Process the 30 Oreo cookies in a food processor until they are fine crumbs with some small chunks remaining. Add the melted butter to the cookie crumbs and pulse until fully combined. Press the cookie and butter mixture evenly into the bottom of an ungreased 9-inch square dish.
  2. Add Butterfinger Pieces: Sprinkle most of the chopped Butterfinger candies over the pressed crust, reserving ¼ cup for topping. Set aside while preparing the next layers.
  3. Prepare Cream Cheese Layer: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with a hand mixer on medium speed until smooth and lump-free, about 2 minutes. Add peanut butter and confectioners’ sugar and stir until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
  4. Fold in Whipped Topping: Gently fold 2 cups of the whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture until evenly incorporated. Spread this creamy peanut butter layer over the Butterfinger crust evenly.
  5. Chill Layers: Place the pan in the refrigerator to chill while preparing the pudding layer, allowing the cream cheese layer to set.
  6. Prepare Pudding: In a separate mixing bowl, combine the instant chocolate pudding mix with the cold milk. Use a hand mixer to beat for 2 minutes until smooth and lump-free. Let the pudding mixture rest for 5 minutes to thicken.
  7. Assemble Pudding Layer: Remove the pan from the refrigerator and spread the set pudding mixture evenly over the cream cheese layer.
  8. Add Whipped Topping and Garnish: Spread the remaining 1 cup of whipped topping evenly over the pudding layer. Sprinkle the reserved ¼ cup of chopped Butterfinger pieces over the top for garnish.
  9. Final Chill: Cover the dessert and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow all the layers to fully set and meld together before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for a smoother cream layer.
  • Use cold milk for the pudding to help it set properly.
  • Do not grease the pan to help the crust adhere better.
  • Chilling time is important for the best texture and flavor blending.
  • Can be prepared a day ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator.

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