Easy Christmas Cookie Lasagna
This festive dessert combines layers of cookie crust, cheesecake, pudding, and whipped topping.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- 9x13 inch baking dish
Ingredients
For the Cookie Crust
- 24 pieces Christmas sugar cookies (or shortbread cookies)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Layer
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream or whipped topping
For the Pudding Layer
- 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 ½ cups cold milk
- ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional for festive flavor)
- ½ cup crushed Christmas cookies
For the Topping
- 2 cups whipped topping
- Crushed Christmas cookies, sprinkles, or mini chocolate chips for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Crush the Christmas cookies and combine with melted butter to form the cookie crust. Press this mixture into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Fold in the heavy cream or whipped topping until well combined, then spread this mixture over the cookie crust.
- In another bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until thickened. Add the almond extract and crushed Christmas cookies, then pour this layer over the cheesecake layer.
- Top with whipped topping and garnish with crushed Christmas cookies, sprinkles, or mini chocolate chips. Refrigerate until set.
Notes
For a festive touch, use different toppings like colored sprinkles or themed chocolate chips.