Description
An indulgent, no-bake dessert that layers cookie crunch, creamy cheesecake, rich chocolate pudding, and refreshing peppermint topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 36 Oreo cookies, finely crushed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 12 oz. full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 1/2 cups stabilized whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
- 2 (3.9 oz.) packages instant chocolate pudding mix
- 2 3/4 cups cold whole milk
- 2 1/2 cups whipped topping, thawed
- 3/4 cup crushed candy canes
- 2 tablespoons chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Finely crush the Oreo cookies and combine with melted butter in a bowl. Press mixture into the bottom of a 9×13 inch dish and chill for 15-20 minutes.
- Beat the softened cream cheese until light and fluffy, gradually adding powdered sugar, then vanilla, and fold in the whipped topping. Spread this over the crust and chill.
- Mix the instant chocolate pudding with cold milk, beating until thickened. Spread over the cream cheese layer and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Combine thawed whipped topping with peppermint extract and spread over the chocolate pudding layer.
- Sprinkle crushed candy canes on top, add chocolate shavings if desired, cover, and chill for a minimum of 4 hours or overnight.
- Slice and serve cold, storing leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Notes
For optimal results, chill overnight before serving. Use full-fat ingredients for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Chocolate, Peppermint, Lasagna, Dessert, No-Bake, Holiday