Description
Indulge in the delightful layers of chocolate and peppermint with this no-bake dessert that’s perfect for the holiday season. Creamy, sweet, and refreshing, this Chocolate Peppermint Lasagna is a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 36 chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos), crushed
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Cream Cheese Layer:
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 (8-ounce) container whipped topping (Cool Whip)
For the Chocolate Pudding Layer:
- 2 (3.9-ounce) boxes instant chocolate pudding mix
- 3 cups cold milk
For Topping and Garnish:
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- Additional whipped topping and crushed peppermint for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Mix crushed cookies with melted butter. Press into a 9×13-inch dish.
- Make the Cream Cheese Layer: Beat cream cheese, sugar, milk, and peppermint extract. Fold in half of the whipped topping. Spread over crust.
- Layer the Chocolate Pudding: Whisk pudding mix with cold milk until thickened. Spread over cream cheese layer.
- Finish and Chill: Top with remaining whipped topping, peppermint candies, and chocolate chips. Chill for at least 4 hours.
- Garnish and Serve: Add extra peppermint before serving.
Notes
- Adjust peppermint extract to taste for a stronger flavor.
- Try using chocolate mint cookies for the crust for an extra minty twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
