This Festive Christmas Dessert Lasagna is a fun, colorful, and delicious treat layered with holiday flavors and colors. With a buttery shortbread cookie base, peppermint cheesecake, and creamy green-tinted white chocolate pudding, this no-bake dessert is a hit for holiday gatherings. Topped with Cool Whip, marshmallows, and festive sprinkles, it’s the ultimate sweet treat to bring holiday cheer to your dessert table.
Ingredients
Shortbread Cookie Layer:
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Red food coloring
Peppermint Cheesecake Layer:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 ½ cups Cool Whip, thawed
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
Pudding Layer:
- Two 3.9 oz boxes white chocolate instant pudding mix
- 3 cups milk
- Green food coloring
For Topping:
- 1 ½ cups Cool Whip, thawed
For Garnish:
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- Red and green sprinkles
- M&M candies (red and green)
Instructions
- Prepare the Shortbread Layer:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 9×13 inch baking dish by lining it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with powdered sugar until smooth. Add flour, cocoa powder, and salt, mixing until combined.
- Add a few drops of red food coloring and mix until you achieve a festive red color.
- Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking dish to form a thin layer. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until firm. Let it cool completely.
- Make the Peppermint Cheesecake Layer:
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add the peppermint extract and gently fold in the Cool Whip until smooth.
- Spread the peppermint cheesecake layer evenly over the cooled shortbread crust.
- Prepare the Pudding Layer:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the white chocolate pudding mix and milk until smooth.
- Add a few drops of green food coloring and whisk until evenly colored.
- Let the pudding set for a few minutes, then spread it over the peppermint cheesecake layer.
- Add the Cool Whip Topping:
- Spread 1 ½ cups of Cool Whip evenly over the pudding layer, creating a smooth, fluffy top.
- Garnish the Lasagna:
- Scatter the mini marshmallows over the Cool Whip layer. Add a festive sprinkle of red and green sprinkles, and place red and green M&M candies on top to complete the holiday look.
- Chill and Serve:
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to let the layers set.
- Slice into squares and serve chilled. Enjoy the layers of holiday flavor and color in each bite!
Conclusion
This Festive Christmas Dessert Lasagna is as delightful to look at as it is to eat. With layers of red shortbread, peppermint cheesecake, and green pudding, topped with fluffy Cool Whip and festive candies, it’s perfect for holiday parties and gatherings. Each colorful bite brings a fun mix of flavors and textures, making it a holiday dessert to remember!