Cherry Pecan Cheesecake Lush

Ingredients

Crust

• 1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers or vanilla wafers
• 3/4 cup finely chopped pecans, lightly toasted
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Cheesecake Layer

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 1/2 cups whipped topping

Toppings

• 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
• 2 cups whipped topping
• 1/4 cup chopped toasted pecans
• 3–4 fresh cherries (optional)

The combination of toasted pecans, creamy cheesecake filling, and fruity cherry topping creates a decadent layered dessert without any baking. Using softened cream cheese ensures a silky filling, while the whipped topping keeps the cheesecake layer light and airy.

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