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slice of candy cane lush on a plate

Candy Cane Lush Layered Dessert (Four Layer Recipe)

Donna Elick
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Prep Time 30 minutes
chill time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • 36 vanilla Oreo cookies
  • 6 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 package, 8 ounce cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 16 ounces whipped topping, 2 8 ounce tubs
  • 6.8 ounces white chocolate instant pudding mix, 2 3.4 ounce boxes
  • 2 1/2 cups cold milk
  • 3/4 cup crushed candy canes
  • More candy canes for garnish

Instructions
 

  • You can line a 9x13 baking dish with parchment paper to make slicing easier but it is not necessary.
  • In your food processor crush all the cookies into crumbs.
  • Place the cookies into a large bowl and add the melted butter.
  • Stir until well blended.
  • Press the cookie crumbs into the bottom of a 9x13 glass baking dish.
  • In large bowl using an electric mixer combine the cream cheese, peppermint extract and powdered sugar until smooth.
  • Fold in 1 container of whipped topping.
  • Gently spread the cream cheese mixture over the cookie mixture.
  • In medium bowl, whisk together the dry pudding mixes and milk until combined.
  • Add in the crushed candy canes.
  • Spread over the cream cheese layer.
  • Top with the remaining container of whipped topping.
  • Sprinkle more crushed candy canes or whole mini one on top.
  • Refrigerate for 4 hours or freeze.
  • Slice and serve!

Donna's Notes

Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Store in freezer covered for up to a month.
Freezing makes the slices prettier just make sure to thaw your cake for an hour before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 328cal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 641mg | Sugar: 27g | Fiber: 0.5g | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 1mg

All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe's nutritional value will vary depending on the ingredients used, measuring methods, and portion sizes.