Description
Festive holiday cheer sparkles in this Christmas Cookie Lasagna, a delightful dessert layering creamy cheesecake, chocolate cookies, and peppermint crunch. Sweet memories and seasonal joy blend perfectly, inviting you to savor each delectable bite of winter magic.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Layer:
- 36 golden sandwich cookies (like Golden Oreos), crushed
- 6 tablespoons (90 milliliters) unsalted butter, melted
Cream Cheese Layer:
- 1 (8 ounces/226 grams) package cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (120 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
Pudding and Topping Layer:
- 1 (3.9 ounces/110 grams) package instant chocolate pudding mix
- 1 ¾ cups (420 milliliters) cold milk
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- Crushed peppermint candies or Christmas sprinkles
- Mini chocolate chips or red and green M&Ms for garnish
- Optional: Crushed chocolate sandwich cookies for added texture
Instructions
- Craft a sturdy foundation by pulverizing golden sandwich cookies and blending with melted butter. Press the crumbly mixture firmly into a 9×13-inch dish, creating an even base. Refrigerate the crust to solidify while preparing subsequent layers.
- Whip cream cheese and powdered sugar until achieving a silky, lump-free consistency. Gently incorporate whipped topping, folding delicately to maintain light texture. Distribute the creamy cheesecake mixture uniformly across the chilled crust, then return to refrigerator for stabilization.
- Combine instant chocolate pudding mix with cold milk, whisking vigorously until the mixture transforms into a thick, glossy landscape. Carefully spread the rich chocolate layer over the set cheesecake, ensuring complete coverage.
- Crown the dessert with a cloud-like layer of whipped topping, creating a smooth canvas. Embellish the surface with a festive constellation of crushed peppermint candies, vibrant Christmas sprinkles, miniature chocolate chips, and colorful M&Ms.
- Seal the dessert with a protective cover and allow it to rest in the refrigerator. Permit the layers to meld and set completely, ideally for a minimum of four hours or overnight for optimal texture and flavor integration.
- When ready to serve, slice into elegant portions, revealing the decadent layers of this holiday-inspired dessert.
Notes
- Crush cookies finely to create a smooth, compact base that holds together perfectly when sliced.
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature to prevent lumps and achieve a silky-smooth cheesecake layer.
- Use instant pudding mix for quick setting and a consistent texture that won’t separate or become watery.
- Customize toppings based on dietary needs or preferences, like using sugar-free candies or gluten-free cookie alternatives.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg