Description
Chocolate Peppermint Lasagna brings layers of creamy delight to holiday dessert tables. Cool mint and rich chocolate create a festive no-bake treat that delights guests with its indulgent flavors and easy preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 chocolate sandwich cookies
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese
- 1 package (3.9 oz / 110 g) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups (480 ml) cold milk
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (50 g) crushed candy canes
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- ¼ cup (60 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 ½ cups (600 ml) whipped topping or heavy cream
- Additional crushed candy canes or peppermint candies
- Shaved chocolate or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Pulverize chocolate sandwich cookies into a fine powder, combining with melted butter and pressing firmly into a 9×13-inch dish. Refrigerate while preparing subsequent layers.
- Cream Cheese Layer: Whip cream cheese and sugar until silky, then blend in peppermint extract. Gently fold in whipped topping and crushed candy canes, creating a vibrant, textured mixture.
- Pudding Installation: Whisk instant chocolate pudding with cold milk until thickened and smooth. Carefully spread over the peppermint cream layer, ensuring even distribution.
- Topping Finale: Crown the dessert with a cloud-like layer of whipped topping. Garnish with crushed candy canes, chocolate shavings, or scattered chocolate chips for visual and textural enhancement.
- Chilling and Serving: Refrigerate for a minimum of four hours to allow layers to set and flavors to meld completely. Slice into neat squares and serve chilled for optimal enjoyment.
Notes
- Crush Cookies Precisely: Use a food processor or rolling pin to create fine, uniform crumbs for a smooth, consistent base that holds together perfectly.
- Avoid Lumpy Cream Cheese: Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature and whip thoroughly to achieve a silky, lump-free texture that blends seamlessly.
- Chill for Maximum Flavor: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, allowing layers to set and flavors to intensify, creating a more harmonious dessert experience.
- Customize Toppings Creatively: Experiment with different crushed candies, chocolate varieties, or seasonal sprinkles to personalize the dessert and add unique visual interest.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg