Description
This Festive Christmas Dessert Lasagna is a colorful, no-bake holiday dessert layered with a buttery cookie crust, fluffy cream filling, caramel pudding, and crunchy Christmas candies. Each layer brings festive flavors and textures, making it the perfect centerpiece for parties, potlucks, and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- Cookie Crust
- 2 cups crushed chocolate chip cookies
- 5 tablespoons melted butter
- Cream Layer
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups whipped topping
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pudding Layer
- 1 box instant vanilla or cheesecake pudding mix
- 1 3/4 cups cold milk
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce or dulce de leche
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- Mix-Ins
- 1 cup holiday chocolate candies
- Christmas sprinkles
- Topping
- 2 cups whipped topping
- Extra candies, sprinkles, cookie crumbs
Instructions
- Prep the Cookie Crust: Mix crushed chocolate chip cookies with melted butter until combined. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9×9-inch dish and chill.
- Make the Cream Layer: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing well. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over the chilled crust.
- Prepare the Pudding Layer: Whisk pudding mix with cold milk for 2 minutes. Stir in caramel sauce and mini chocolate chips. Spread over the cream layer.
- Add the Mix-Ins: Sprinkle holiday candies and Christmas sprinkles evenly over the pudding layer.
- Add the Final Topping: Spread remaining whipped topping over the dessert. Add extra sprinkles, candy pieces, and cookie crumbs on top.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 2–3 hours before slicing to allow layers to set.
Notes
Chilling is essential for clean slices. For extra texture, add cookie crumbs right before serving. This dessert can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Holiday / Christmas
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg