Christmas Cookie Lush Dessert Recipe
This Christmas Cookie Lush Dessert is a festive, no-bake layered treat featuring a crunchy vanilla Oreo crust, a creamy peppermint-infused cream cheese layer, rich cheesecake pudding, and whipped topping garnished with crushed Oreos and holiday sprinkles. Perfect for holiday celebrations, it is easy to assemble and delightfully indulgent.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Crust
- 36 vanilla Oreo cookies
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
- ½ tablespoon holiday sprinkles
Cream Cheese Layer
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ tablespoon holiday sprinkles
- 1 tub (8 ounces) whipped topping
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
Pudding Layer
- 1 box (3.4 ounces) cheesecake instant pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- ½ tablespoon holiday sprinkles
Topping and Garnish
- 1 tub (8 ounces) whipped topping
- 12 vanilla Oreo cookies, crushed
- Remaining holiday sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Line a 9×13 inch baking dish with parchment paper for easy removal. Crush 36 vanilla Oreo cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or by placing them in a zip-top bag and rolling over with a rolling pin. Mix the cookie crumbs with melted butter and ½ tablespoon of holiday sprinkles. Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of the baking dish to form the crust.
- Make the cream cheese layer: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, peppermint extract, and powdered sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Gently fold in one tub (8 ounces) of whipped topping and ½ tablespoon of holiday sprinkles. Spread this creamy mixture evenly over the prepared cookie crust.
- Prepare pudding layer: In another bowl, whisk the cheesecake instant pudding mix with 2 cups of cold milk until it thickens according to package instructions. Stir in ½ tablespoon of holiday sprinkles. Spread this pudding mixture evenly over the cream cheese layer.
- Add the topping: Spread the remaining tub of whipped topping evenly over the pudding layer.
- Decorate the top: Crush the remaining 12 vanilla Oreo cookies and sprinkle them over the whipped topping. Add any remaining holiday sprinkles for garnish and a festive touch.
- Chill the dessert: Refrigerate the assembled dessert for at least 4 hours to set properly. For firmer, cleaner slices, freeze it and thaw for about an hour prior to serving.
- Serve: Slice into 16 squares and serve chilled. Enjoy this festive, creamy holiday dessert!
Notes
- Use parchment paper in the baking dish to allow easy removal and clean edges when serving.
- The dessert benefits from chilling time; do not skip the refrigeration step to ensure proper setting.
- Freezing the dessert slightly before serving can help create cleaner slices and a firmer texture.
- Holiday sprinkles add festive colors and a fun crunch but can be omitted or substituted based on preference.
- This dessert contains dairy and gluten from the Oreos, so it is not suitable for dairy-free or gluten-free diets.
Keywords: Christmas dessert, no-bake dessert, Oreo dessert, holiday dessert, layered pudding dessert, peppermint dessert, festive dessert
