Description
Candy Cane Lush is a festive, no-bake dessert featuring layers of Oreo crust, cream cheese filling with peppermint, white chocolate pudding, and whipped topping crowned with crushed candy canes. It's a creamy, sweet treat perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 36 Oreo cookies (14 oz package)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (1/2 stick)
- 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 (from 12 oz carton)
- 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 (from 12 oz carton)
- 1/4 cup crushed candy canes (remaining from 3/4 cup total)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a food processor, pulse Oreo cookies into fine crumbs. Add salt and melted butter and pulse just until combined. Press mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Place in the refrigerator to chill while preparing the filling.
- Make the cream cheese layer: In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Add powdered sugar and milk, continue beating for about 2 minutes until fully smooth. Fold in 1 cup of whipped topping and 1/2 cup crushed candy canes gently. Spread this mixture evenly over the chilled crust.
- Prepare the pudding layer: In a clean bowl, whisk together white chocolate pudding mix and 2 3/4 cups cold milk for 2 minutes until the pudding thickens. Spread the pudding layer evenly over the cream cheese layer.
- Top and chill: Spread the remaining whipped topping over the pudding layer. Cover the dish with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to set.
- Serve: When ready, sprinkle the remaining crushed candy canes over the top for garnish. Cut into squares and enjoy the festive dessert.
Notes
- This dessert is a no-bake treat, making it quick and easy to prepare for holiday gatherings.
- Use full-fat cream cheese for best texture and flavor.
- Allow the dessert to chill overnight if possible for firmer layers and better flavor melding.
- You can substitute crushed peppermint candies if candy canes are not available.
- For a dairy-free or vegan version, consider using suitable cream cheese, pudding, and whipped topping alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
