Christmas Cookie Lasagna Recipe

Introduction

Christmas Cookie Lasagna is a festive and delightful no-bake dessert perfect for holiday gatherings. Layers of creamy cheesecake, pudding, and crushed cookies come together to create a rich and colorful treat everyone will love.

Ingredients

• 24 Christmas sugar cookies (or shortbread cookies)
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream or whipped topping
• 1 package (3.4 oz / 96g) instant vanilla pudding mix
• 1 ½ cups (360ml) cold milk
• ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional for a festive flavor)
• ½ cup crushed Christmas cookies
• 2 cups whipped topping
• Crushed Christmas cookies, sprinkles, or mini chocolate chips for decoration

Instructions

1. Step 1: Crush the cookies for the crust into fine crumbs using a food processor or by hand.
2. Step 2: Combine the cookie crumbs with melted butter until evenly moistened.
3. Step 3: Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of an 8×8-inch dish.
4. Step 4: Chill in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
5. Step 5: In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
6. Step 6: Fold in the whipped topping or heavy cream gently to keep it light.
7. Step 7: Spread this cheesecake layer evenly over the chilled crust.
8. Step 8: In another bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix, cold milk, and almond extract until thickened.
9. Step 9: Stir in the crushed Christmas cookies into the pudding mixture and spread it evenly over the cheesecake layer.
10. Step 10: Top the pudding layer with 2 cups of whipped topping, spreading it smoothly.
11. Step 11: Garnish with extra crushed cookies, festive sprinkles, or mini chocolate chips as desired.
12. Step 12: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the layers to set before serving.

Tips & Variations

• For extra flavor, substitute almond extract with peppermint extract for a minty twist.
• Use gluten-free cookies to make this dessert suitable for gluten sensitivities.
• Swap out whipped topping with homemade whipped cream for a fresher taste.
• Add a layer of crushed candy canes for a crunchy and colorful addition.

Storage

Store the Christmas Cookie Lasagna covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To serve, let it sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes for easier slicing. This dessert is best enjoyed chilled and should not be frozen as the texture may change upon thawing.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make this dessert in advance?

Yes, this dessert actually benefits from being made a few hours or overnight before serving, allowing the layers to set and flavors to meld.

Can I use regular pudding instead of instant pudding mix?

Instant pudding mix works best for setting without cooking. Using regular pudding may result in a thinner consistency that won’t hold the layered structure as well.

Christmas Cookie Lasagna Recipe

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This festive Christmas Cookie Lasagna is a layered dessert that combines a buttery cookie crust with creamy cheesecake and pudding layers, topped with whipped cream and decorated with holiday sprinkles or mini chocolate chips. Perfect for holiday celebrations, this no-bake treat is easy to assemble and refrigerated until firm for a deliciously indulgent dessert.

• Author: Ruby
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 0 minutes
• Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes (including chilling time)
• Yield: 9 servings 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: No-Cook
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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Crust

• 24 Christmas sugar cookies (or shortbread cookies)
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Cheesecake Layer

• 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream or whipped topping

Pudding Layer

• 1 package (3.4 oz / 96g) instant vanilla pudding mix
• 1 ½ cups (360ml) cold milk
• ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
• ½ cup crushed Christmas cookies

Topping

• 2 cups whipped topping
• Crushed Christmas cookies, sprinkles, or mini chocolate chips for decoration

Instructions

1. Prepare the crust: Crush the cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or by hand. Combine the crumbs with melted butter until evenly moistened, then press firmly into the bottom of an 8×8-inch dish. Chill in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
2. Make the cheesecake layer: In a medium bowl, beat together cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Fold in the whipped cream or whipped topping gently until fully incorporated. Spread this mixture evenly over the chilled crust.
3. Prepare the pudding layer: In another bowl, whisk the instant vanilla pudding mix with cold milk and almond extract until it thickens. Stir in the crushed Christmas cookies, then spread this pudding mixture evenly over the cheesecake layer.
4. Add the topping and decorate: Spread the whipped topping evenly over the pudding layer. Garnish the top with additional crushed Christmas cookies, sprinkles, or mini chocolate chips for a festive touch.
5. Chill to set: Refrigerate the entire dessert for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow all layers to set properly before serving.

Notes

• Use chilled heavy cream to achieve better whipping results if using homemade whipped cream.
• The almond extract is optional but adds a lovely festive flavor.
• For a different flavor twist, try substituting the vanilla pudding with chocolate or peppermint pudding mixes.
• You can prepare this dessert a day in advance to save time on your holiday celebrations.
• Ensure the cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in the cheesecake layer.

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