Indulge in this cool and creamy Butterscotch Lush with a pecan cookie crust and layers of creamy butterscotch pudding and Cool Whip. It’s a wonderful make-ahead dessert for a potluck or party! Want to save this recipe?Just enter your email and get it sent to your inbox! Plus you’ll get new recipes from us every week!Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *Email *Save Four Amazing Layers  Butterscotch Lush has a delicious and buttery crust made from Pecan Sandies crumbs, a cream cheese layer, a creamy butterscotch pudding layer, and a layer of whipped topping on top. It’s an almost no-bake dessert that is perfect for summer potlucks and picnics. How To Make (More detailed instructions in recipe card below.) Make the Crust. Process the cookies in a food processor until finely ground. Note: If you don’t have a food processor, place them in a large ziptop bag and crush them with something heavy. Then mix together crushed cookies, melted butter, and flour. Press in the bottom of a 9×13-inch pan and bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool. Make the Cream Cheese Layer. Beat cream cheese and confectioners’ sugar. Then mix in 2 cups of Cool Whip. Make Butterscotch Pudding Layer. Mix pudding mix with milk and spread on top of cream cheese layer. Topping– Spread Cool Whip on top. Top with chopped pecans. How To Serve Lush desserts like this Butterfinger Lush, are always popular. They’re a breeze to make, can be prepared in advance, and are great for feeding a crowd. Since they are served chilled, they are ideal for summer parties. So refreshing to take a bight of those cool and creamy layers. Pin this now to find it laterPin It   I’m a huge fan of butterscotch pudding. The butterscotch layer gives this dessert most of its flavor, but it is complemented by the pecan crust and creamy cream cheese layer, plus the light and creamy whipped topping layer. Sprinkle a few chopped pecans on top and you have the perfect summer dessert for butterscotch lovers. More Butterscotch Desserts Butterscotch Blondies Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies Butterscotch Meringue Pie Butterscotch Toffee Blondies Butterscotch Marble Cake More Layer Desserts Chocolate Peanut Butter Layer Dessert Lemon Lush Pistachio Lush Butterfinger Chocolate and Peanut Butter Lush Andes Mint Lush Oreo Delight Peanut Butter Lasagna Never miss a recipe. Follow Spicy Southern Kitchen on Pinterest and Facebook. Print Butterscotch Lush Indulge in this cool and creamy Butterscotch Lush with a pecan cookie crust and layers of creamy butterscotch pudding and Cool Whip. It's a wonderful make-ahead dessert for a potluck or party! Course DessertCuisine American Prep Time 20 minutes minutesCook Time 10 minutes minutesRefrigerate 2 hours hoursTotal Time 2 hours hours 30 minutes minutes Servings 16 servings Calories 384kcal Equipment9×13-inch baking dishHand-held electric mixer Ingredients1 (11.3-ounce) package pecan sandies6 tablespoons butter melted1/2 cup flour12 ounces cream cheese softened1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar1 (16-ounce) frozen whipped topping thawed2 (3.4-ounce) instant butterscotch pudding3 1/4 cups milkchopped pecans optional InstructionsPlace cookies in food processor and process until finely crumbled.Stir together cookie crumbs, melted butter, and flour in a medium bowl.Transfer cookie crumb mixture into a lightly greased 9×13-inch pan. Press evenly along bottom of pan. Place in 325 degree oven for 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool.Beat cream cheese until smooth and gradually beat in confectioners’ sugar. With mixer on low, beat in 2 cups whipped topping just until combined.Spread cream cheese layer on top of crust.Using an electric mixer, beat both boxes of butterscotch pudding with milk on LOW until thick. Spread on top of cream cheese layer.Spread remaining whipped topping on top.Garnish with chopped pecans if desired.Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving. NutritionCalories: 384kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 294mg | Potassium: 159mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 547IU | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 1mg Originally posteed August 14, 2016. Updated content August 8, 2024.   The post Butterscotch Lush appeared first on Spicy Southern Kitchen.