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Candy Cane Lush

A festive no-bake layered dessert with peppermint cream, chocolate pudding, and whipped topping.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 12 squares
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
Peppermint Layer
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 0.5 tsp peppermint extract
  • 1 cup whipped topping
Pudding Layer
  • 1 box instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 1.75 cups cold milk
Topping
  • 2 cups whipped topping
  • 0.5 cup crushed candy canes

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • 9x13-inch dish
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Mix cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press into a 9x13-inch dish and chill.
  2. Beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and peppermint extract. Fold in whipped topping and spread over crust.
  3. Whisk pudding mix with cold milk until thick. Spread over peppermint layer.
  4. Top with remaining whipped topping and sprinkle with crushed candy canes.
  5. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before slicing and serving.

Notes

Chill well before serving for clean slices.