Description
Candy Cane Lush is a delightful no-bake dessert featuring layers of Oreo cookie crust, creamy peppermint cream cheese filling, white chocolate pudding, and whipped topping, garnished with festive crushed candy canes for a perfect holiday treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 36 Oreo cookies (14 oz package)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Filling
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 (12 oz) carton whipped topping, thawed, divided
- 3/4 cup crushed candy canes, divided
- 2 (3.3 oz each) packages white chocolate pudding mix
- 2 3/4 cups cold milk
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a food processor, pulse the Oreo cookies into fine crumbs. Add salt and melted butter and pulse just until combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Place in the refrigerator to chill while preparing the filling.
- Make the cream cheese layer: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Add powdered sugar and milk, then continue beating until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
- Combine cream cheese and whipped topping: Fold in 1 cup of the thawed whipped topping along with 1/2 cup of the crushed candy canes into the cream cheese mixture. Spread this evenly over the chilled cookie crust.
- Prepare the pudding layer: In a clean bowl, whisk together the white chocolate pudding mix and cold milk for 2 minutes or until thickened. Spread the pudding evenly over the cream cheese layer.
- Top with whipped topping: Spread the remaining whipped topping evenly over the pudding layer. Cover the dish with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to set.
- Garnish and serve: Before serving, sprinkle the top with the remaining crushed candy canes for a festive finish. Enjoy your Candy Cane Lush!
Notes
- This recipe is a no-bake dessert, making it quick and easy to prepare for holiday gatherings.
- You can substitute crushed peppermint candies if candy canes are unavailable.
- Make sure to use softened cream cheese for a smooth filling layer.
- Chilling the dessert for at least 4 hours ensures the layers set properly and flavors meld beautifully.
- For a lower fat option, consider using low-fat cream cheese and whipped topping alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
