Festive Christmas Cookie Lasagna Recipe
This Festive Christmas Cookie Lasagna is a no-bake layered dessert perfect for holiday celebrations. It features a crunchy vanilla Oreo cookie crust, creamy sweetened cream cheese layer with festive sprinkles, a luscious instant cheesecake pudding filling, and whipped topping layers that create a delightful and colorful treat. Easy to prepare and best served chilled, this dessert brings holiday cheer with every bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Crust
- 36 vanilla Oreo cookies
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
Cream Cheese Layer
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon holiday sprinkles
- 1 tub (8 ounces) whipped topping, thawed
Pudding Layer
- 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant cheesecake pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
Top Layer and Decoration
- 1 tub (8 ounces) whipped topping, thawed
- 1 tablespoon holiday sprinkles
- Optional: mini candy canes for garnish
- 12 vanilla Oreo cookies (for optional additional garnish or snacking)
Instructions
- Crush the Cookies: Place 36 of the vanilla Oreo cookies in a food processor and pulse until finely crushed. Alternatively, put the cookies in a sealed plastic bag and gently crush them using a rolling pin.
- Combine with Butter: In a medium bowl, combine the crushed cookies with the melted butter, stirring until all the crumbs are evenly coated to form a moist mixture.
- Form the Crust: Press the cookie mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish to create an even, firm crust layer. Place the dish in the refrigerator to chill and set while you prepare the filling layers.
- Beat Cream Cheese and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the powdered sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer until the mixture is smooth and creamy with no lumps.
- Fold in Whipped Topping: Gently fold in one tub (8 ounces) of whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture until well combined. Stir in 1 tablespoon of holiday sprinkles evenly into the mixture for a festive touch.
- Spread the Cream Cheese Layer: Evenly spread the cream cheese and whipped topping mixture over the chilled cookie crust, smoothing the surface with a spatula.
- Prepare the Pudding Mixture: In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the instant cheesecake pudding mix and 2 cups of cold milk vigorously for 2 to 3 minutes or until the pudding thickens visibly and becomes smooth.
- Spread the Pudding Layer: Carefully spread the thickened pudding mixture evenly on top of the cream cheese layer in the baking dish. Return to the refrigerator for a few minutes to help the pudding layer set slightly.
- Add Whipped Topping: Spread the second tub (8 ounces) of whipped topping gently and evenly over the pudding layer as the final creamy topping.
- Decorate with Sprinkles: Sprinkle the remaining 1 tablespoon of holiday sprinkles over the top whipped topping layer for a colorful and festive finish.
- Chill to Set: Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow all layers to fully set and flavors to meld together.
- Serve: Slice the dessert into squares and serve chilled. Optionally, garnish each piece with a mini candy cane or extra sprinkles for added holiday charm and presentation.
Notes
- This dessert is best served cold and should be kept refrigerated until serving.
- For easier slicing, use a sharp knife warmed with hot water and dried before cutting.
- Substitute vanilla Oreos with another favorite cookie flavor if desired, keeping in mind it will affect the taste profile.
- Whipped topping can be substituted with homemade whipped cream for a fresher taste.
- Instant cheesecake pudding mix can be swapped with other instant pudding flavors for variation.
- Optional garnishes like mini candy canes add a festive touch but can be omitted for simplicity.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days for optimal freshness.
Keywords: Christmas dessert, no-bake dessert, cookie lasagna, holiday treats, Oreo dessert, cheesecake pudding dessert, whipped topping dessert
