Ingredients
Scale
- 36 chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos), crushed into fine crumbs
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp alcohol-free peppermint extract
- Red gel food coloring
- 16 oz frozen whipped topping, thawed (divided use)
- 2 (3.3 oz) boxes white chocolate instant pudding mix
- 3 cups cold milk
- 1 cup white chocolate shavings or chips
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes or peppermint crunch sprinkles
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the finely crushed chocolate cookies with the melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish to form an even crust. Place in the freezer for 10 minutes to set.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and 1/2 cup softened butter until smooth and fluffy. Mix in the powdered sugar and alcohol-free peppermint extract. Add enough red gel food coloring to achieve a vibrant festive red color. Fold in 1 cup of the whipped topping. Spread this cheesecake layer gently over the chilled crust.
- In a separate clean bowl, whisk together the white chocolate instant pudding mix and cold milk for about 2 minutes until it begins to thicken. Spread the pudding layer evenly over the red cheesecake layer. Place in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to firm up slightly.
- Spread the remaining whipped topping over the pudding layer to create a snowy white top layer. Cover loosely and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow the layers to set completely.
- Just before serving, sprinkle the top with white chocolate shavings and crushed candy canes for a festive finish. Slice into squares and serve cold.
Notes
For cleaner slices, place the dessert in the freezer for about 30 minutes before cutting. Wipe your knife clean between each cut to maintain distinct layers. Ensure you use ‘instant’ pudding mix, as cook-and-serve varieties will not set properly in this recipe.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg