Christmas Cookie Lasagna Recipe
This festive Christmas Cookie Lasagna is a delightful no-bake dessert featuring layers of crushed sugar cookies, creamy cheesecake filling, vanilla pudding with cookie chunks, and whipped topping. Perfect for holiday gatherings, this layered dessert combines rich and festive flavors with an easy preparation that requires no oven baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 9 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 24 Christmas sugar cookies (or shortbread cookies)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Layer
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream or whipped topping
Pudding Layer
- 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
Topping and Garnish
- 2 cups whipped topping
- Crushed Christmas cookies, sprinkles, or mini chocolate chips for decoration
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Crush the 24 Christmas sugar cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or by hand. Combine the crumbs with 6 tablespoons of melted unsalted butter until the mixture is evenly moistened. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of an 8×8-inch dish. Chill it in the refrigerator while preparing the next layers.
- Make the Cheesecake Layer: In a medium bowl, beat 8 oz of softened cream cheese with ½ cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Gently fold in 1 cup of heavy cream or whipped topping to create a light and fluffy filling. Spread this mixture evenly over the chilled cookie crust.
- Prepare the Pudding Layer: In another bowl, whisk together 1 package of instant vanilla pudding mix, 1 ½ cups cold milk, and ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional) until the mixture thickens. Stir in ½ cup of crushed Christmas cookies to add texture and flavor. Spread this pudding mixture evenly over the cheesecake layer.
- Add the Whipped Topping: Spread 2 cups of whipped topping evenly over the pudding layer to complete the layers.
- Garnish and Chill: Decorate the top with additional crushed Christmas cookies, festive sprinkles, or mini chocolate chips as desired. Refrigerate the entire dish for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow all layers to set properly and flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use full-fat cream cheese and heavy cream.
- Allow the dessert to chill overnight for the best layering and easy slicing.
- You can substitute crushed gingersnap or gingerbread cookies for added holiday spice.
- To make it nut-free, ensure no nut extracts or nuts are included.
- Keep the dessert refrigerated and consume within 3-4 days for optimal freshness.
Keywords: Christmas Cookie Lasagna, holiday dessert, no-bake dessert, layered dessert, sugar cookie recipe
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