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BIRTHDAY CAKE LUSH DESSERT – Butter with a Side of Bread by Gordon Ramsay

Birthday Cake Lush is a no bake dessert made with crushed Oreos, pudding, sweet cream and cake mix! Full of that cake batter flavor, this sweet, creamy layered dessert is perfect for any celebration!

Lush Desserts

Lush desserts are a really popular layered no bake dessert that come in endless flavor combinations. A typical lush dessert have a few things in common despite the final flavor. The majority are made up of 4 basic layers:

No Bake Cookie Crumb Crust
Sweet whipped Cream Cheese layer
Pudding layer
Whipped topping layer on top

Like I said, there are endless combinations to these basic layers! Lemon Lush and Chocolate Lush are very popular desserts. I think a chocolate raspberry lush would be absolutely magical! For this Lush dessert, we are focusing on that super sweet, full of sprinkles, funfetti or cake batter flavor. This is perfect birthdays, graduations or any sort of celebration!

Ingredients for Birthday Cake Layered Dessert

Golden Oreos- This will be used for the crust of the lush. Leave that yummy filling inside! I like to use a blender or food processor to make the cookie crumbs but feel free to place them into a baggie and smash them with a rolling pin.
Butter- Melted butter to be specific! This is used to bring those cookie crumbs together for the crust.
Cream Cheese- We will need the cream cheese room temperature, so when you’ll your whipped topping out of the freezer, take the cream cheese out of the fridge.
Whipped Topping- The whipped topping will be divided and used for two parts of this dessert. Half of it will go into the cream cheese layer and the other half will be reserved for the top of the lush dessert.

Funfetti Cake Mix- This is how we get the iconic birthday cake flavor! The cake mix (just the powder!) will be added to both the cream cheese and pudding layer.
Vanilla Pudding- Make sure to grab the instant pudding mix at the grocery store!
Milk- We will use the milk to mix together the pudding.
Sprinkles- Totally optional, but I love adding extra sprinkles!

How to make a Layered Lush Dessert

Making a lush dessert really doesn’t take all that much time or work. If you can operate an electric hand mixer, you’re golden!! One thing to note, this recipe will make an 8×8 pan of Birthday Cake Lush but can easily be doubled to make a 9×13 pan!

The Crust: To make the crust, combine the cookie crumbs with the melted butter and press into the bottom of your pan. I like to use the back of a measuring cup to help press and pack the crust tightly.

Cream Cheese Layer: To make the cream cheese layer, combine the cream cheese and whipped topping until smooth. Then slowly add in the funfetti cake mix and whip with a high speed until nice and smooth. Spread the cream cheese layer on top of the crust.

Pudding Layer: The pudding layer is mixed together by first whisking together the pudding mix and milk and letting it sit until it has thickened up slightly. Then, slowly beat in the funfetti cake mix until it is smooth. At this point, the pudding should be pretty thick. Spread this on top of the cream cheese layer.

Whipped Topping Layer: Finally, spread the rest of the whipped topping onto the top of the pudding.

Now it is time to refrigerate or a few hours before cutting and serving. Make sure to store in the fridge before and immediately after serving. This dessert will keep fresh in the fridge for 3-4 days which means this dessert is perfect to make the day before your big celebration.

Birthday Cake Lush

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Course: Dessert

Keyword: birthday cake lush

Servings: 16

Calories: 198kcal

Ingredients

20 golden oreos crushed into crumbs
1/4 cup butter melted
4 oz cream cheese room temperature
8 oz whipped topping divided
1 cup funfetti cake mix divided
1 3.2 oz box instant vanilla pudding
1 1/2 cups milk
Sprinkles optional

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine the cookie crumbs and the melted butter.
Press into the bottom of an 8×8 pan.
In a medium bowl using an electric hand mixer, combine the cream cheese and half of the whipped topping (4 oz or half of the container) until smooth. Slowly add in 3/4 cup of funfetti cake mix and beat at a high speed until smooth. Fold in extra sprinkles, if desired.
Spread the cream cheese layer on top of the crust. Scrape the sides of the bowl clean so we can use it again for the pudding layer.
Add the pudding mix and the milk into the bowl and whisk until slightly thickened. Slowly beat in the remaining 1/4 cup funfetti cake mix until smooth. Add in extra sprinkles, if desired.
Spread the pudding layer on top of the cream cheese layer.
Gently spread the remaining 4 oz (or half container) of whipped topping on top of the pudding layer.
Refrigerate for 2-3 hours before serving. Keep refrigerated.

Notes

If you’re concerned about eating raw cake mix flour, you can simply place it on a baking sheet and toast it in the oven at 350F degrees for 5 minutes, let cool and use as directed. This makes consuming the flour completely safe.

Nutrition

What about the raw flour in the cake mix?

Consuming raw flour should always be avoided for food safety reasons, which is why I recommend toasting your cake mix before using. This makes the no-bake dessert safe to consume without raw flour risks. Simply spread the mix onto a baking sheet and bake at 350F degrees for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool completely before using as directed.

How long is lush cake good for?

Lush cakes are good for about 3-4 days in the fridge if you keep them well covered. I don’t recommend letting them last any longer than that because the ingredients begin to separate.

This no bake birthday cake lush is a delicious dessert that’s simple and easy to make. Take it to your next party and watch everyone dig in. It’s such a great addition to summer barbecues and parties!

LAYERED OREO PUDDING DESSERT – Butter with a Side of Bread by Gordon Ramsay

Layered Oreo Pudding Dessert is an easy dessert recipe made with Oreo cookies, cream cheese and chocolate and vanilla pudding! This dessert recipe is served cold – it’s perfect for summer!

Layered Oreo Pudding Dessert is one of our favorite treats, especially in the summer since the dessert is cold and refreshing which is perfect for those hot days! The whole dessert comes together so easily, and all the layers make it impressive enough to take to a party.

Ingredients in Layered Oreo Pudding Dessert

Oreo cookies – Use a 16 oz. package of regular Oreos. There are 45 Oreos in a 16 ounce package, which is helpful to know if you have a different sized package.

Butter – Make sure the butter is melted before adding to the recipe. I like to melt butter in the microwave because it is so fast, but you can do it over the stove in a saucepan if you prefer!

Cream cheese – The cream cheese needs to be softened to room temperature – don’t skip this step! This can be done by setting the cream cheese on the counter for about 15-20 minutes or in the microwave for about 20-30 seconds.

Powdered sugar – It’s easiest to buy your powdered sugar (aka confectioners sugar) from the store, but if you run out, it’s pretty easy to make your own by placing granulated sugar in the blender and blending until it looks like powdered sugar! I’ve done this a few times in a pinch and it works well!

Instant pudding – You will need a small package of vanilla pudding and a small package of chocolate pudding. Make sure to use instant pudding for this recipe!

Cool Whip – Use a big one (16 oz) and make sure it is thawed to room temperature as well. Cool Whip is the best whipped topping to use, but if you live in a place where they don’t have it or you prefer not to use it, you can make your own stabilized whipped cream. It’s easy to do and all of the instructions are found below the recipe on this page.

Chocolate syrup – You will need 8 ounces of chocolate syrup – feel free to use whatever kind is your favorite! You can use more of a fudge topping if you prefer, but you may need to microwave it for a little bit in order to make it runny enough to drizzle! Sometimes I like to add a little bit of caramel topping as well!

Milk – You will need milk to make the pudding layers and can use pretty much any type of milk. Skim, 1% and 2% all work well, but you can also use a dairy-free alternative like soy milk or coconut milk and that should work fine too!

How to make Layered Oreo Pudding Dessert

Crumble 20 cookies (not super fine, but smallish pieces) and place in the bottom of a 9X13 pan. I usually crumble the cookies by placing them in a ziplock bag, letting the air out and then sealing the bag. Just use a rolling pin or a meat mallet to crush the cookies before opening the bag. If you use a blender, you will probably crush the Oreos too finely which would still work, but larger chunks are preferable for this recipe.

Pour melted butter evenly over the top. Bake for 20 minutes at 350°. Cool to room temperature.

Combine cream cheese and powdered sugar and mix until smooth. Fold in half of the Cool Whip. Spread over cooled crust. Drizzle half of the chocolate syrup over the top.

Crumble the rest of the Oreos and reserve about 1/2 cup of them to sprinkle on the top, but then use the rest of them to make the next layer.

Mix puddings with milk until thick. Layer over the cookie layer. Spread the remaining Cool Whip on top, drizzle the remaining chocolate syrup and sprinkle the reserved Oreo crumbs on top. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Layered Oreo Pudding Dessert

Layered Oreo Pudding Dessert is an easy dessert recipe made with Oreo cookies, cream cheese and chocolate and vanilla pudding! This dessert recipe is served cold – it’s perfect for summer!

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: layered oreo pudding dessert

Prep Time: 8 hours 30 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 24

Ingredients

6 oz. pkg Oreo cookies
1 stick butter melted
8 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
1 cup powdered sugar
1 small pkg instant chocolate pudding
1 small pkg instant vanilla pudding
16 oz tub Cool Whip thawed
8 oz. chocolate syrup
3 cups milk

Instructions

Crumble 20 cookies (not super fine, but smallish pieces) and place in the bottom of a 9X13 pan. Pour melted butter evenly over the top. Bake for 20 minutes at 350°. Cool to room temperature.
Combine cream cheese and powdered sugar and mix until smooth. Fold in half of the Cool Whip. Spread over cooled crust. Drizzle half of the chocolate syrup over the top.
Crumble the rest of the Oreos and reserve about 1/2 cup of them to sprinkle on the top, but then use the rest of them to make the next layer.
Mix puddings with milk until thick. Layer over the cookie layer. Spread the remaining Cool Whip on top, drizzle the remaining chocolate syrup and sprinkle the reserved Oreo crumbs on top. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

HOW TO SOFTEN CREAM CHEESE

Cream cheese is easy to soften – you can set it out at room temperature or soften it more quickly in the microwave.

-To soften at room temperature more quickly, just set the cream cheese on a plate and cut into smaller pieces. The cream cheese should reach room temperature in about 15-20 minutes with this method.

-To soften the cream cheese in the microwave, remove the foil packaging and set the cream cheese in a small bowl or on a plate. Microwave for about 10-15 seconds. If the cream cheese is still cold and hard, continue to microwave for about 5 seconds at a time until the cream cheese is soft throughout. Just make sure not to microwave it too long or it will start to melt!

CAN YOU REPLACE THE COOL WHIP IN OREO DELIGHT?

If you can’t find Cool Whip where you live or you prefer not to use it in recipes, you can use stabilized whipped cream instead. If you just use regular whipped cream, the consistency will be too light and the cream will not hold up very well when mixed into the recipe. It’s very simple to make your own stabilized whipped cream and it just takes a few minutes!

See Homemade Whipped Cream recipes here.

To make stabilized whipped cream, you will need the following ingredients:

4 ounces of cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup heavy whipping cream

Beat the cream cheese with the powdered sugar and vanilla until soft and smooth.
In a separate bowl, beat the whipping cream just until soft peaks form.
Add the cream cheese mixture to the whipped cream and beat until stiff peaks are formed. Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.

A little tip for making whipped cream faster. Use a metal bowl for whipping the cream and place the bowl in the freezer for about 30 minutes before you make the whipped cream. This will significantly decrease the amount of time that you will need to beat the whipped cream – the process will go much faster!

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CARAMEL BANANA CREAM LAYERED DESSERT by Gordon Ramsay

Easy recipe for Caramel Banana Cream Tiramisu that uses graham crackers and a pudding-caramel mixture in layers. Comes together so fast & is delicious! #banana #caramel #tiramisu #layered #dessert #icebox #recipe from BUTTER WITH A SIDE OF BREAD

Caramel Banana Cream Tiramisu is a dessert that brings you a soft and rich tasting dish that tastes so good you’ll be licking the plate clean. Easy recipe for Layered Caramel Banana Cream dessert that uses graham crackers and a pudding-caramel mixture in layers. Comes together so fast & is delicious!

Although the dish may have the word “tiramisu” in the name, it’s layered with graham crackers instead of the traditional ladyfingers. There’s also no coffee involved like with the more traditional form of the dessert. This not only makes it more kid-friendly but also easier to assemble!

With graham crackers being used in this banana tiramisu, the dessert has an almost cake-like texture when it’s ready to enjoy. Not only that, but this caramel banana cream tiramisu comes together incredibly fast and looks amazing when sliced and put on a plate, giving you that “wow factor” when you serve it to guests!

Tips for making this tiramisu

I simplified this recipe and used only common ingredients so that it can be made quickly and easily.

You can use caramel dip or caramel ice cream topping, whichever you prefer. In fact, if you want to get all fancy you may even want to make your own caramel sauce. It’s totally up to you on which one you’d like to choose!

I ask that you use an 8×11 dish to make this recipe because it can make quite a bit of serving sizes to feed a crowd, but if you don’t have one readily available you can choose to use two 8×8 square dishes instead. You may need to make 3 layers in each pan instead of two so that you can use up all of the ingredients.

To Freeze or Not to Freeze: The dessert is delicious served straight from the fridge after it’s been able to sit for a few hours. However, I also loved it when it was partially frozen! I found it easier to serve and loved how it almost tasted like it had ice cream in it. I suggest refrigerating it, then putting it in the freezer for about an hour prior to serving. Then cut and serve with bananas and a drizzle of caramel on top.

How Long Does Banana Pudding Keep in the Refrigerator?

Pudding can last on average about 2-3 days in the fridge before it begins to show signs of going bad. If you notice a little liquid separation that’s normal, but if it’s accompanied by any sharp flavors or smells, you know it’s no longer good and should be avoided.

Not to mention, this dessert tastes best fresh and letting it “exist” for too long can cause the graham crackers to get incredibly soggy. So make sure to keep your uneaten pudding treat covered, in the fridge and eat it quickly.

What Keeps Bananas from Turning Brown in Banana Pudding?

If you’d like to keep your bananas from oxidizing and turning a brownish color, you can brush the banana slices with a little lemon juice to prevent browning. Just remember not to use too much or else it could affect the overall flavor of the dish.

Another suggestion would be to use a spritzer and spray the slices with lemon juice so that it’s not applied too heavily.

What Are the Ingredients for This Caramel Banana Cream Tiramisu?

-1 cup Caramel dip or ice cream topping

-1 (3.4 ounces) package instant banana pudding

-1 cup cold milk

-1/2 cup sour cream

-1 8 oz container whipped topping

-1 1/2 sleeves of graham crackers

-2-4 ripe bananas, peeled and sliced { I ended up using 4 small bananas}

-Ground cinnamon, for sprinkling on top

How to Make a Caramel Banana Tiramasu

In a medium-sized bowl, combine the pudding mix and the cold milk and whisk to thicken.

Add in 1/3 cup of caramel topping and sour cream, whisking to combine. Fold in the container of whipped topping.

Arrange a layer of graham crackers at the bottom of an 8×11 dish and top with 1/3 cup of caramel topping.

Layer bananas over the top of the caramel and then spread half of the cream mixture on top of those bananas.

Repeat the layers, graham cracker, caramel, bananas, and ending with the cream.

Sprinkle cinnamon on the top and put the dessert in the fridge for at least 3 hours before serving.

Serve with additional bananas on top as well as a drizzle of caramel. Enjoy!

Caramel Banana Cream Tiramisu

Easy recipe for Caramel Banana Cream Tiramisu that uses graham crackers and a pudding-caramel mixture in layers. Comes together so fast & is delicious!

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Banana Cream Tiramisu

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Chill Time: 3 hours

Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes

Servings: 16

Ingredients

1 cup caramel dip or ice cream topping
1 3.4oz pkg instant banana pudding
1 cup cold milk
1/2 cup sour cream
1 8oz container whipped topping
1.5 sleeves graham crackers
2-4 ripe bananas peeled and sliced
ground cinnamon

Instructions

Combine pudding mix and cold milk in a medium bowl and whisk to thicken. Add in 1/3 cup caramel topping and sour cream and whisk to combine. Fold in the container of whipped topping.
Arrange a layer of graham crackers to the bottom of an 8×11 dish. Top with 1/3 cup of caramel topping.
Layer bananas over the top of the caramel. Then spread 1/2 of the cream mixture on top of the bananas.
Then repeat the layers- graham crackers, caramel, bananas and ending with the cream.
Sprinkle cinnamon on top and put dessert in the fridge for at least 3 hours before serving.
Serve with additional bananas on top, as well as a drizzle of caramel.

How Ripe Should Bananas Be for Banana Pudding?

With baked goods you want your ripe bananas to be almost completely black to create the awesome sweet and flavorful banana power you’re looking for. For this banana cream recipe, you’ll do just fine with a yellow or slightly spotted banana as it is much easier to cut and won’t be as bitter as a banana that’s still somewhat green.

Does This Recipe Need to Be Refrigerated?

Yes, absolutely. When not being eaten this dessert should be contained within the fridge. Keeping it at room temp for too long will cause it to melt and become unsafe for human consumption. Make sure to keep it covered when in the fridge for best results.

Can You Put Banana Pudding in the Freezer?

You can make it and place it in the freezer! In fact, I actually think it’s better frozen. Not only does it cut prettier and look great on a plate instead of a soft sloppy mess, but it also gives a reminiscent texture of ice cream which is incredibly cool.

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