Description
Indulge in the delightful layers of Chocolate Peppermint Lasagna, a decadent dessert featuring an Oreo crust, a creamy peppermint cheesecake layer, a rich chocolate pudding layer, and a final topping of whipped cream and crushed candy canes.
Ingredients
Scale
Oreo Crust:
- 36 Oreo cookies
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Peppermint Cheesecake Layer:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 12 oz. brisk style cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 1/2 cups stabilized whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
Chocolate Pudding Layer:
- 2 x 3.9 oz. packages instant chocolate pudding
- 2 3/4 cups whole milk
Topping:
- 2 1/2 cups whipped topping
- 1/4 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Oreo Crust: In a food processor, ground whole Oreo cookies with the filling, add melted butter, whisk with the fork until evenly moistened, and press into the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch dish. Place in the fridge or freezer.
- Peppermint Cheesecake Layer: Unwrap candy canes, place them in a zip-lock bag, and crush them with a rolling pin into coarse pieces. Beat softened butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla and peppermint extract until smooth. Mix in whipped topping and candy cane pieces. Spread over chilled crust and place back in the freezer for 10-15 minutes.
- Chocolate Pudding Layer: Whisk instant chocolate pudding with milk until thickened, then spread over the peppermint cheesecake layer. Chill until set.
- Topping: Spread whipped topping over the pudding layer. Chill for at least 5 hours or overnight. Sprinkle crushed candy canes on top before serving.
Notes
- For a more intense pink color in the cheesecake layer, add a few drops of red or pink food coloring.
- Ensure to refrigerate the dessert for the specified times for best results.
- Crushed candy canes should be added just before serving to prevent melting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Chocolate Peppermint Lasagna, Dessert, Cheesecake, Chocolate Pudding, Candy Canes
