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A slice of Vanilla Lush Pie featuring layers of creamy vanilla pudding, whipped topping, and a golden cookie crumb crust, garnished with vanilla sandwich cookies.

Creamy Vanilla Layered Pie

A luscious no-bake dessert with velvety layers of cream cheese, vanilla pudding, and whipped topping that everyone will adore.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 10
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 578

Ingredients
  

  • 14 ounces golden sandwich cookies reserve 1 cup for topping and crush the rest finely
  • 8 tablespoons butter melted (unsalted, for binding the cookie crust)
  • 5.1 ounces French vanilla pudding mix instant, to set quickly
  • 2 ½ cups milk dairy or preferred alternative, chilled
  • 16 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature for smooth mixing
  • 2 cups powdered sugar sifted to prevent lumps
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract for enhanced flavor
  • 8 ounces whipped cream topping store-bought or homemade, chilled

Equipment

  • 1 7×10 casserole dish For layering the pie ingredients
  • 1 Mixing bowls To mix pudding, cream cheese, and other layers
  • 1 Food processor or rolling pin For crushing cookies into crumbs
  • 1 Measuring Cups and Spoons For precise ingredient amounts
  • 1 Hand mixer Optional, helpful for smoothing pudding if using non-dairy milk

Method
 

  1. Break the golden sandwich cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or rolling pin.
  2. Combine the crushed cookies with melted butter in your casserole dish.
  3. Press the cookie mixture firmly into the base of the dish to form an even crust.
  4. Whip together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl until smooth.
  5. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cookie crust.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk French vanilla pudding mix with milk until thick and smooth, using a hand mixer if needed for non-dairy milk.
  7. Pour the pudding over the cream cheese layer and smooth it evenly.
  8. Spread the whipped cream topping across the pudding layer in an even layer.
  9. Sprinkle the reserved cookie crumbs over the whipped cream for a decorative finish.
  10. Refrigerate the pie for at least 2 hours to allow it to set and chill completely.
  11. Slice into portions and serve cold.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 578kcalCarbohydrates: 72gProtein: 7gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 448mgPotassium: 193mgFiber: 1gSugar: 55gVitamin A: 848IUCalcium: 132mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This pie is pure joy in every slice! Layers of creamy cheese, soft vanilla pudding, and fluffy whipped topping create a dreamy no-bake treat perfect for any celebration.

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