Description
Candy Cane Lush is a festive no-bake dessert perfect for holiday gatherings, featuring layers of Oreo cookie crust, creamy white chocolate pudding, whipped topping, and crushed candy canes for a peppermint twist.
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 (from 12 oz carton)
- 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
- Remaining 11 oz whipped topping, thawed (from 12 oz carton)
- Remaining 1/4 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a food processor, pulse Oreo cookies into fine crumbs. Add salt and melted butter and pulse just until combined. Press mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Chill in the refrigerator while you prepare the filling.
- Make the cream cheese layer: In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Add powdered sugar and milk, beating until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Fold in 1 cup of whipped topping and 1/2 cup crushed candy canes. Spread this mixture evenly over the chilled crust.
- Prepare pudding layer: In a clean bowl, whisk together the white chocolate pudding mix and 2 3/4 cups cold milk for 2 minutes until thickened. Spread this pudding evenly over the cream cheese layer.
- Add whipped topping: Spread the remaining whipped topping evenly over the pudding layer. Cover dish tightly with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to set and chill thoroughly.
- Serve: When ready to serve, sprinkle the remaining crushed candy canes over the top for added festive crunch and peppermint flavor. Cut into squares and enjoy this no-bake holiday treat!
Notes
- This dessert is a no-bake delight, making it quick and easy to prepare for holiday parties.
- Use a sturdy food processor to finely crumble the Oreos for the best crust texture.
- For a stronger peppermint flavor, add a few drops of peppermint extract to the cream cheese layer.
- Ensure whipped topping is fully thawed for easier folding and spreading.
- The dessert tastes best after chilling for at least 4 hours but can be refrigerated overnight.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
