Description
Chocolate peppermint lasagna delivers a delightful twist on classic dessert layers, blending rich chocolate and cool mint in a heavenly no-bake treat. Creamy pudding, crushed cookies, and whipped topping create an irresistible dessert you’ll crave after every meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main ingredients:
- 24 chocolate sandwich cookies
- 8 ounces (225 grams) cream cheese
- 1 package (3.9 ounces / 110 grams) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) cold milk
Sweeteners and extras:
- ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (50 grams) crushed candy canes
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
Dairy and topping ingredients:
- ¼ cup (60 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 ½ cups (600 milliliters) whipped topping or heavy cream
- Additional crushed candy canes or peppermint candies
- Shaved chocolate or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Pulverize chocolate sandwich cookies into a fine, uniform powder using a food processor or by sealing them in a sturdy bag and crushing with a rolling pin.
- Merge the cookie crumb mixture with melted butter, pressing firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch dish, creating a compact foundation. Refrigerate while preparing subsequent layers.
- Whip cream cheese and sugar together until achieving a silky, uniform consistency without lumps.
- Infuse the mixture with peppermint extract, then tenderly incorporate whipped topping and fold in crushed candy canes, creating a vibrant, textured layer.
- Distribute the peppermint cream mixture evenly across the chilled cookie base, ensuring complete coverage.
- Prepare instant chocolate pudding by whisking with cold milk until it thickens and develops a smooth texture, approximately two minutes.
- Carefully spread the chocolate pudding over the peppermint cream layer, maintaining an even distribution.
- Crown the dessert with a generous layer of whipped topping, creating a cloud-like surface.
- Embellish the top with additional crushed candy canes, delicate chocolate shavings, or scattered chocolate chips for visual appeal and textural contrast.
- Chill the dessert in the refrigerator for a minimum of four hours, allowing layers to set and flavors to meld completely.
- When ready to serve, slice into neat squares and present directly from the refrigerator for optimal enjoyment.
Notes
- Crush cookies thoroughly to create a fine, even base that holds together perfectly when chilled.
- Use a food processor for consistent cookie crumb texture, ensuring a smooth and compact crust layer.
- Experiment with different mint extracts like peppermint oil or spearmint for unique flavor variations.
- Swap regular cookies with gluten-free or dairy-free alternatives to accommodate dietary restrictions and make the dessert more inclusive.
- Chill the dessert overnight for deeper flavor melding and firmer texture, allowing ingredients to fully set and combine.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg