Description
Candy Cane Lush is a festive, no-bake dessert featuring a crunchy Oreo cookie crust, a creamy peppermint cream cheese layer, white chocolate pudding, and festive crushed candy canes for a refreshing holiday treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 36 Oreo cookies (14 oz package)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (1/2 stick)
- 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
- 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 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 refrigerator while preparing filling.
- Make Cream Cheese Layer: In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Add powdered sugar and milk and continue to beat until smooth, 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 white chocolate pudding mix and cold milk for 2 minutes until thickened. Spread pudding evenly over the cream cheese layer.
- Top Dessert: Spread remaining whipped topping over the pudding layer to cover completely. Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap or foil and chill in refrigerator for at least 4 hours to set.
- Serve: Before serving, sprinkle the remaining crushed candy canes over the top for a festive garnish. Enjoy your Candy Cane Lush!
Notes
- This is a no-bake dessert making it quick and easy to prepare.
- Use regular Oreos or gluten-free alternatives if dietary restrictions apply.
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in the filling.
- Crushed candy canes can be adjusted for more or less peppermint flavor.
- For best results, chill the dessert overnight to allow layers to set well.
- If white chocolate pudding mix is unavailable, vanilla pudding mix with added melted white chocolate can be used as a substitute.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: thirty-five g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
