These No-Bake Chocolate Lush Bars are an irresistible layered dessert — quick, simple, and no oven required. The Oreo cookie crust pairs perfectly with the cream cheese and chocolate pudding layers for a decadent treat.
Chocolate Lush Bars
If you love chocolate desserts, these Chocolate Lush Bars will quickly become a favorite. Inspired by classic layered desserts like chocolate cream pie, this version combines a crunchy Oreo crust, a smooth cream cheese layer, and a rich chocolate pudding topping finished with fluffy whipped topping. Because they’re no-bake, they come together fast and are great for serving guests or bringing to a potluck.
These bars slice easily, so you can cut larger squares for a plated dessert or smaller pieces to feed a crowd. The combination of Oreo crumbs and chocolate pudding is classic and comforting, while the cream cheese layer adds a pleasant tang that balances the sweetness.
I like to keep a few extras tucked away in the back of the fridge so they don’t disappear too quickly — though you may find they’re impossible to resist. Add decorative chocolate shavings or curls on top if you want a fancier finish, but the bars are delicious even without them.
These lush bars are perfect for satisfying a chocolate craving. They’re simple enough for a regular dessert night but attractive enough to serve at gatherings. Below are the ingredients and directions so you can make a batch today.
INGREDIENTS
4 tbsp melted butter
28 Oreo cookies (crushed)
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 pkg (3.4 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix (or prepared homemade chocolate pudding)
1 3/4 cup milk
8 oz thawed frozen whipped topping
DIRECTIONS
Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with aluminum foil, leaving edges to lift the bars out later.
Crush the Oreo cookies in a food processor until fine crumbs form.
Add the melted butter to the crumbs and process briefly to combine.
Press the Oreo mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set the crust.
In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the sugar until smooth and well blended. Spread this mixture evenly over the chilled crust.
In a separate bowl, whisk or beat the instant pudding mix with the milk for about 3 minutes, until it begins to thicken.
Spread the chocolate pudding evenly over the cream cheese layer. Refrigerate until the pudding is fully set.
Once set, lift the bars from the pan using the foil edges and cut into squares or bars.
Top each piece with thawed whipped topping just before serving. If desired, garnish with chocolate shavings.
These bars are adaptable: use homemade chocolate pudding for an even richer flavor, or try different cookie crusts for a new twist. They store well in the refrigerator for several days, making them a convenient make-ahead dessert.
Do you have a weakness for chocolate? These bars are a surefire cure for chocolate cravings — rich, creamy, and utterly delicious. Enjoy!
Chocolate Lush Bars
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp melted butter
- 28 Oreo cookies, crushed
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 pkg (3.4 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 1 3/4 cup milk
- 8 oz thawed frozen whipped topping
Instructions
- Line an 8×8″ dish with aluminum foil.
- Crush Oreos in a food processor.
- Add melted butter and process until blended.
- Press into the bottom of the prepared pan and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Beat together cream cheese and sugar until smooth; spread over the crust.
- In another bowl, combine pudding mix and milk and beat for about 3 minutes until it begins to thicken.
- Spread pudding over the cream cheese layer and refrigerate until set.
- Lift from pan using the foil, cut into bars, and spread whipped topping over each bar.
Looking for more chocolate dessert ideas? Try other favorites and adapt the pudding or crust to make these bars your own.
