Description
Candy Cane Lush is a no-bake festive dessert featuring layers of crushed Oreo cookie crust, creamy white chocolate pudding, and peppermint-flavored whipped topping, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 36 Oreo cookies (14 oz package)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Cream Cheese Layer
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 cup whipped topping, thawed
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
Pudding Layer
- 2 (3.3 oz each) packages white chocolate pudding mix
- 2 3/4 cups cold milk
Topping
- 11 oz whipped topping, thawed (remaining from 12 oz carton)
- 1/4 cup crushed candy canes (remaining)
Instructions
- Prepare Crust: In a food processor, pulse the Oreo cookies into fine crumbs. Add the salt and melted butter, pulsing just until combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Chill in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
- Make Cream Cheese Layer: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Add powdered sugar and milk, beating until fully combined and smooth, about 2 minutes. Fold in 1 cup of the whipped topping along with 1/2 cup of crushed candy canes. Spread this mixture evenly over the chilled crust.
- Prepare Pudding Layer: In a clean bowl, whisk together the white chocolate pudding mixes and cold milk vigorously for 2 minutes until thickened. Spread the pudding evenly over the cream cheese layer.
- Add Final Topping: Spread the remaining whipped topping over the pudding layer, smoothing it out evenly. Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to set.
- Serve: Just before serving, sprinkle the remaining crushed candy canes evenly over the top for a festive finish. Enjoy chilled.
Notes
- This dessert is a no-bake delight with layers that highlight white chocolate and peppermint flavors, perfect for the holidays.
- Make sure to chill the dessert for at least 4 hours to allow the layers to set properly.
- You can substitute crushed peppermint candy canes with crushed peppermint candies if preferred.
- For best texture, use full-fat cream cheese and whipping topping.
- If desired, add a few drops of peppermint extract to the cream cheese layer for extra peppermint flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
