No-Bake Christmas Dessert Or Berry

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When you want a show-stopping holiday dessert that requires zero oven space and relies entirely on low-effort, high-comfort assembly, a No-Bake Peppermint Cream Dessert Lasagna is the ultimate crowd-pleaser. True to your collection of practical domestic recipes, this layered masterpiece stacks rich chocolate cookies, silky vanilla-cream cheese filling, and crushed candy canes into a cool, creamy, make-ahead treat.

Ingredients

The Crust & Layers

  • 1 package (about 36) chocolate sandwich cookies (Oreos or similar), finely crushed
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

The Cream Cheese & Pudding Layers

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk
  • 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping (like Cool Whip), divided (reserve half for the top)
  • 2 boxes (3.4 oz each) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 3 cups cold whole milk

The Festive Finishing Touch

  • 1/2 cup crushed candy canes or peppermint candies
  • Optional: Extra cookie crumbs or a drizzle of chocolate ganache

Instructions

  1. Make the Crust: In a medium bowl, combine the crushed chocolate cookies with the melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Place it in the refrigerator to firm up while you prepare the layers.
  2. The Cream Cheese Layer: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and 2 tablespoons of milk together until smooth and fluffy. Gently fold in half of the whipped topping. Spread this creamy mixture evenly over the chilled chocolate crust.
  3. The Pudding Layer: In a separate large bowl, whisk together the two boxes of instant vanilla pudding mix and 3 cups of cold milk for about 2 minutes until it begins to thicken. Let it sit for 2 minutes, then gently spread the pudding evenly over the cream cheese layer.
  4. The Topping and Chill: Spread the remaining whipped topping over the pudding layer. Sprinkle the crushed candy canes generously across the top for that signature holiday crunch and festive look.
  5. Set in the Refrigerator: Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (overnight is even better) to allow the layers to set, firm up, and slice cleanly into gorgeous, lasagna-style squares.

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