Description
Delightful Christmas Cookie Lasagna combines layers of sweet bliss with creamy textures and festive charm. Holiday dessert enthusiasts will savor each indulgent bite that celebrates seasonal joy and culinary creativity.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 tbsps (90 mL) unsalted butter, melted
- 36 golden sandwich cookies (like Golden Oreos), crushed
- 1 (8 oz/226 g) package cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (120 g) powdered sugar
- 1 cup (240 mL) whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- 1 (3.9 oz/110 g) package instant chocolate pudding mix
- 1 ¾ cups (420 mL) cold milk
- 1 cup (240 mL) 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
- Crust Creation: Pulverize sandwich cookies and meld with melted butter. Press the crumbly mixture into a 9×13-inch dish, creating a compact foundation. Refrigerate to solidify while preparing subsequent layers.
- Creamy Cheesecake Layer: Whip cream cheese and powdered sugar until achieving a silky, lump-free consistency. Fold in whipped topping delicately to maintain an airy texture. Spread uniformly across the chilled crust and return to refrigerator for stabilization.
- Chocolate Pudding Infusion: Whisk instant chocolate pudding mix with cold milk until transforming into a thick, glossy mixture. Carefully spread the rich chocolate layer over the set cheesecake, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Decorative Finale: Generously top with whipped topping, creating a smooth canvas. Embellish the surface with a festive medley of crushed peppermint candies, Christmas sprinkles, miniature chocolate chips, and colorful M&Ms.
- Chilling and Setting: Seal the dessert with a protective cover. Allow it to rest in the refrigerator, permitting layers to meld and set completely for a minimum of four hours or ideally overnight. This resting period ensures optimal texture and flavor integration.
- Serving Presentation: Slice into elegant portions, revealing the decadent layers of this holiday-inspired dessert. Serve chilled and enjoy the intricate blend of textures and flavors.
Notes
- Chill Thoroughly: Refrigerate each layer for at least 30 minutes to ensure layers set properly and maintain distinct textures.
- Crush Cookies Evenly: Use a food processor or rolling pin to create uniform cookie crumbs for a consistent, stable crust that holds together well.
- Fold Gently: When mixing cream cheese and whipped topping, use a light folding technique to preserve the airy, delicate texture of the cheesecake layer.
- Customize Toppings: Swap holiday sprinkles with seasonal decorations or dietary-friendly alternatives like crushed nuts, sugar-free candy, or gluten-free cookie crumbs to suit different preferences and dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg