Christmas Cookie Lasagna Dessert (Recipe for Printing)
Perfect for Christmas festivities, this cookie lasagna blends traditional shortbread, cream cheese, and pudding for a layered holiday dessert. Save & click.
# What You Need:
→ Crust
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24 Christmas sugar cookies or shortbread cookies, finely crushed
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
→ Filling
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8 ounces cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup heavy cream or whipped topping
→ Pudding Layer
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1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
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1 1/2 cups cold milk
→ Top Layer
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2 cups whipped topping
→ Garnish
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Crushed cookies, as needed
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Sprinkles or mini chocolate chips, optional
# How to Make It:
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Crush the Christmas cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or place them in a sealed bag and crush by hand.
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Mix the crushed cookies with melted butter in a bowl until the crumbs are evenly moistened.
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Firmly press the crumb mixture into the bottom of an 8x8-inch baking dish to form an even layer. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.
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In a medium bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
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Gently fold in the heavy cream or whipped topping until fully combined.
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Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture over the chilled cookie crust.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until the mixture thickens.
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Spread the vanilla pudding mixture over the cream cheese layer.
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Spread the whipped topping evenly over the pudding layer.
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Sprinkle with additional crushed cookies, festive sprinkles, or mini chocolate chips if desired. Refrigerate before serving.
# Extra Tips:
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Ensure all dairy ingredients are at room temperature for a smooth filling texture.
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For cleaner slices, chill the assembled dessert for at least 1 hour before serving.