Description
Christmas Cookie Lush is a festive layered dessert featuring a buttery Oreo cookie crust, creamy peppermint-infused cream cheese layer, rich cheesecake pudding, and topped with fluffy whipped cream and holiday sprinkles. Perfect for the holiday season, this no-bake treat brings together crunchy cookies, smooth textures, and colorful sprinkles to delight your guests.
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
- 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 over the prepared cookie crust evenly.
- 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
- For the cleanest and most precise slices, freeze the dessert before cutting and thaw for about an hour before serving.
- Using parchment paper makes removing the dessert easier and helps maintain its shape.
- Be sure the cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in the cream cheese layer.
- Adding peppermint extract gives a seasonal flavor, but it can be omitted or substituted as desired.
- You can use other crushed festive cookies or sprinkles to customize the flavor and appearance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/16th of recipe)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
