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Butterscotch Lush is one of those delicious desserts that tickle the taste buds and satisfy the palate. It is sweet and creamy with a touch of tart from the lime juice. Topped with shaved chocolate and drizzled with Butterscotch syrup.

The sweetness is one that is hard to beat, it is a layered dessert that everyone loves.

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This Butterscotch Lush is a versatile dessert. You can whip this dessert up in a very short amount of time and they will all be thanking you when it is served after dinner. They may even help with dishes for the night.

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They will definitely be happy individuals.

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I can’t wait to hear all about your thoughts! In the meantime, happy baking!

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Why Try This Butterscotch Lush Recipe

This dessert is lucious, creamy and flavorful. It is easy to make, the family or friends are all going to love it.

  • Layered dessert
  • Popular butterscotch pudding dessert
  • Great for parties and events
  • Simple Prep
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How is this a versatile dessert recipe?

The pudding flavor can be changed to chocolate, vanilla, lemon, or even caramel-flavored pudding. You could also choose to garnish with some chopped pecans or other nuts.

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Ingredients:

For the crust:

  • Graham crackers crushed
  • Butter melted
  • Granulated sugar

For the cream cheese layer:

  • Cream cheese softened
  • Heavy whipping cream
  • Granulated sugar

For the pudding layer:

  • Instant butterscotch pudding mix
  • Milk

For the whipped cream layer:

  • Heavy whipping cream
  • Powdered sugar

For the topping:

  • Butterscotch ice cream topping
  • Shaved chocolate

How to make Butterscotch Lush:

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9×9 baking dish well.

Step 2: Add the ingredients for the crust in a mixing bowl, and stir to combine well.

Step 3: Press the crust mixture into the bottom of the greased baking dish, and bake for 15 minutes.

Press the crust mixture into the bottom of the greased baking dish, and bake for 15 minutes.

Step 4: Remove the crust and let cool.

Step 5: While the crust cools, combine the ingredients for the cream cheese layer until smooth and fluffy. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust.

Step 6: Combine the pudding layer ingredients until smooth and creamy.

Step 7: Spread the pudding mixture over the cream cheese layer in the baking dish.

Combine the pudding layer ingredients until smooth and creamy.

Step 8: Beat together the ingredients for the whipped cream layer until soft peaks form.

Step 9: Spread the whipped cream mixture over the pudding layer.

Step 10: Chill the mixture for four hours.

Step 11: Top with butterscotch ice cream topping and shaved chocolate before serving.

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Butterscotch Lush

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
This dessert is lucious, creamy and flavorful. It is easy to make, the family or friends are all going to love it.
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Ingredients 

For the crust:

  • 1 ½ C. Graham crackers crushed
  • 1 Stick of butter melted
  • ½ C. Granulated sugar
  • For the cream cheese layer:
  • 8 oz. Cream cheese softened
  • 2 C. Heavy whipping cream
  • ¼ C. Granulated sugar

For the pudding layer:

  • 2 Boxes of instant butterscotch pudding mix
  • 2 ½ C. Milk

For the whipped cream layer:

  • 1 C. Heavy whipping cream
  • 3 Tbsp. Powdered sugar
  • For the topping:
  • Butterscotch ice cream topping
  • Shaved chocolate

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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9×9 baking dish well.
  • Add the ingredients for the crust in a mixing bowl, and stir to combine well.
  • Press the crust mixture into the bottom of the greased baking dish, and bake for 15 minutes.
  • Remove the crust and let cool.
  • While the crust cools, combine the ingredients for the cream cheese layer until smooth and fluffy. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust.
  • Combine the pudding layer ingredients until smooth and creamy.
  • Spread the pudding mixture over the cream cheese layer in the baking dish.
  • Beat together the ingredients for the whipped cream layer until soft peaks form.
  • Spread the whipped cream mixture over the pudding layer.
  • Chill the mixture for four hours.
  • Top with butterscotch ice cream topping and shaved chocolate before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 552kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 123mg | Sodium: 291mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g
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How long can I store this dessert in the refrigerator?

As long as the Butterscotch Lush is covered tightly you could store it in the fridge for up to 3 days. It could be placed into an airtight container to be stored in the refrigerator.

Can I freeze the Butterscotch Lush?

That is not advised. The whipped topping may separate when the dessert thaws. It is advised to only make the amount you will need.

Is there a way to make this healthier?

You can use low-fat cream cheese and low-fat whipped topping. You could also choose a sugar-free pudding for the filling.

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