A no-bake layered Christmas dessert with an Oreo crust, fluffy peppermint cream cheese, chocolate pudding, whipped topping, and crushed candy canes.
Oreo Crust:
30 Oreo cookies, finely crushed
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Peppermint Cream Cheese Layer:
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
½ teaspoon peppermint extract
1 cup whipped topping (from 16-ounce tub)
Chocolate Layer:
2 boxes (3.9 oz each) instant chocolate pudding mix
3 cups cold whole milk
Topping:
Remaining whipped topping
½ cup crushed candy canes
¼ cup chocolate shavings or mini chips
Mix the crushed Oreos with the melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of the baking dish. Chill 15 minutes.
Beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and peppermint extract until smooth. Fold in 1 cup whipped topping. Spread over the crust.
Whisk the pudding mix and cold milk for 2 minutes until thick. Rest 3 minutes, then spread over the cream cheese layer.
Spread the rest of the whipped topping over the pudding.
Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
Sprinkle with crushed candy canes and chocolate shavings right before cutting into squares.
Chill at least 4 hours.
Add candy canes just before serving.
Use pure peppermint extract.
Find it online: https://recipeshots.com/chocolate-peppermint-lush/