Pecan Cream Pie Lush

This Pecan Cream Pie Lush is a creamy and fluffy spinoff of traditional pecan pie. This layered dessert is no-bake and can be ahead of time. It's the perfect warm weather dessert for fans of pecan pie.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Pecan Cream Pie Lush

Prep Time 25

Chilling 4

Total Time 4 25

Servings

Calories 512kcal

Author Cathy Pollak

Ingredients

2 cups crushed graham crackers
1/2 cup (1 stick or 113 g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1/2 cup (packed) light brown sugar, divided
1 tbsp. pure maple syrup
8 oz. cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup chopped pecans, divided
16 oz. whipped topping, thawed, divided
3 cups whole, cold milk
2 Boxes (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding

Instructions

Pulverize graham crackers in a food processor or crush finely in a plastic Ziploc bag with a rolling pin. (or purchase already crushed graham crackers in the baking aisle)
In a large mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, cooled, melted butter, 1/4 cup brown sugar and maple syrup until well combined.
With the back of a spatula, spread and press down the crust mixture into a 9 x 13 baking dish. Place in the refrigerator to chill while preparing the other layers.
In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and remaining brown sugar until smooth. Fold in by hand 1/2 cup of the chopped pecans and half of the whipped topping.
Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly across the top of the chilled crust. Return baking dish to the refrigerator while you prepare the next layer.
In the same bowl, whip together both boxes of pudding mix and milk. Whip until thickened, but still pourable. Spread evenly over the cream cheese layer..
Spread remaining whipped topping over the pudding layer. Sprinkle remaining pecans on top.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.

Notes

Nutrition information is only an estimation and variation will occur based on the ingredients/brands you use.

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