Description

This Chocolate Peppermint Lasagna is a festive no-bake dessert perfect for the holidays. Layers of crushed chocolate sandwich cookies, creamy sweetened cream cheese, rich chocolate pudding, and peppermint whipped topping come together to create a delightful treat topped with mini chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candies. Lightly sweet, minty, and chocolaty, it’s an easy-to-make crowd-pleaser that requires no oven time and only minimal prep.

Ingredients

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Crust

36 chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Cream Cheese Layer

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons milk
4 ounces (half) whipped topping, thawed

Chocolate Pudding Layer

3.9-ounce box instant chocolate pudding mix
2 cups cold milk

Peppermint Whipped Topping Layer

4 ounces (remaining half) whipped topping, thawed
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies, plus extra for topping
1 cup mini chocolate chips for garnish

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Instructions

Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, mix the crushed chocolate sandwich cookies with melted butter until the crumbs are evenly moistened. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch dish to form an even crust layer.
Make the cream cheese layer: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and 2 tablespoons of milk until you get a smooth, creamy mixture. Gently fold in half of the whipped topping until combined, then spread this layer evenly over the cookie crust.
Prepare the pudding layer: In another bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix and 2 cups of cold milk for about 2 minutes until the pudding thickens. Spread this thickened pudding layer over the cream cheese layer.
Create the peppermint topping: In a clean bowl, combine the remaining whipped topping with peppermint extract and crushed peppermint candies. Gently spread this peppermint-infused whipped topping over the pudding layer.
Garnish and chill: Sprinkle the top with mini chocolate chips and additional crushed peppermint candies for extra festive flair. Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until the layers are fully set and firm.

Notes

For a stronger peppermint flavor, increase the peppermint extract to 3/4 teaspoon.
This dessert can be made a day in advance and kept refrigerated for the best texture and flavor melding.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American