Description
Candy Cane Lush is a festive no-bake dessert featuring layers of Oreo crust, creamy white chocolate pudding, peppermint-flavored cream cheese mixture, and crushed candy canes. Perfect for holiday gatherings, this luscious treat combines crunchy textures with smooth, fluffy layers for a delightful seasonal indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 36 Oreo cookies (14 oz package)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Cream Cheese Layer
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 cup whipped topping, thawed
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
Pudding Layer
- 2 (3.3 oz each) packages white chocolate pudding mix
- 2 3/4 cups cold milk
Topping
- Remaining 11 oz whipped topping, thawed (from 12 oz carton)
- Remaining crushed candy canes (approximately 1/4 cup)
Instructions
- Prepare Crust: In a food processor, pulse the Oreo cookies until they become fine crumbs. Add the salt and melted butter, then pulse just until combined. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Chill the crust while preparing the other layers.
- Make Cream Cheese Layer: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Add powdered sugar and milk, and continue beating until the mixture is smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Fold in 1 cup of whipped topping along with 1/2 cup crushed candy canes. Spread this mixture evenly over the chilled crust.
- Prepare Pudding Layer: In a clean bowl, whisk together the white chocolate pudding mix and cold milk vigorously for 2 minutes until the pudding thickens. Spread the pudding evenly over the cream cheese layer.
- Add Whipped Topping: Spread the remaining whipped topping over the pudding layer smoothly to cover it entirely. Cover the dish with plastic wrap or foil and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours to allow the layers to set properly.
- Garnish and Serve: Just before serving, sprinkle the remaining crushed candy canes over the top for a festive, crunchy finish. Serve chilled and enjoy this delightful holiday dessert.
Notes
- This dessert is a no-bake treat that is easy to assemble and perfect for holiday celebrations.
- For a smoother crust, process Oreo cookies finely but avoid over-processing to maintain some texture.
- If candy canes are not available, crushed peppermint candies or peppermint bark can be a good substitute.
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easier mixing and a smoother cream cheese layer.
- The dessert can be prepared up to 1 day in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of recipe)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
