Dessert

Christmas Cookie Lasagna Recipe

ByRita Bennet December 11, 2025December 11, 2025

Introduction

This Christmas Cookie Lasagna is a festive, no-bake dessert perfect for the holiday season. Layers of crushed sugar cookies, creamy cheesecake filling, and vanilla pudding create a delightful treat that’s easy to assemble and sure to impress.

A clear rectangular glass dish filled with a festive layered dessert. The bottom layer is hidden, topped by a thick fluffy layer of white whipped cream decorated with piped swirls around the edges. On top of the whipped cream are scattered broken pieces of brown cookies, red and white candy cane bits, green and red round sprinkles, small colorful round confetti sprinkles, and light yellow leaf-shaped cookie pieces. The dish is on a white marbled surface with blurred warm Christmas lights and pine decorations in the background. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

24 Christmas sugar cookies (or shortbread cookies)
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
½ cup (100g) granulated sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup (240ml) heavy cream or whipped topping

1 package (3.4 oz / 96g) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 ½ cups (360ml) cold milk
½ teaspoon almond extract (optional for a festive flavor)

½ cup crushed Christmas cookies
2 cups whipped topping
Crushed Christmas cookies, sprinkles, or mini chocolate chips for decoration

Instructions

Step 1: Crush the cookies for the crust into fine crumbs using a food processor or by hand.
Step 2: Combine the cookie crumbs with melted butter until evenly moistened.
Step 3: Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of an 8×8-inch dish.

Step 4: Chill the crust in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
Step 5: In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Step 6: Fold in the whipped topping or whipped cream gently until combined.

Step 7: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chilled crust.
Step 8: In another bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix, cold milk, and almond extract until thickened.
Step 9: Stir in the crushed Christmas cookies and spread this pudding layer over the cheesecake layer.

Step 10: Top with the 2 cups of whipped topping, spreading it evenly.
Step 11: Garnish with additional crushed Christmas cookies, sprinkles, or mini chocolate chips as desired.
Step 12: Refrigerate the dessert for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow the layers to set before serving.

Tips & Variations

Use your favorite festive cookies or add a splash of peppermint extract instead of almond for a holiday twist.
For a lighter version, substitute light whipped topping and low-fat cream cheese.
Make in a larger dish and double the ingredients to serve a bigger crowd.

Storage

Store the lasagna covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For best texture, consume within this time. Reheat is not recommended; serve chilled for the best taste and consistency.

How to Serve

A clear glass rectangular dish filled with a festive dessert showing multiple layers, the bottom layer is not fully visible but topped generously with white whipped cream forming small swirls, scattered crushed golden cookie bits shaped like gingerbread and tiny peppermints with red and white stripes. The surface is covered with colorful round sprinkles in red, green, pink, and white, alongside small chunks of brown cookie pieces. The dish is placed on a warm wooden surface, decorated with Christmas-themed elements like pine cones and red baubles, all set against a softly lit background with hints of pine branches and warm fairy lights. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use other types of cookies for the crust?

Yes, shortbread, ginger snaps, or even graham crackers work well as substitutes. Choose cookies that complement the creamy layers for the best flavor.

Do I have to use instant pudding mix?

Instant pudding mix helps the layers set quickly and adds flavor, but you can use homemade pudding if preferred. Just be sure it’s thick enough to hold the layers together.