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Candy Cane Dessert

Delicious No-Bake Candy Cane Dessert for Festive Gatherings

A delightful No-Bake Candy Cane Dessert that combines rich flavors and a light finish—perfect for festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 24 cookies Oreo Cookies or gingerbread cookies for a festive twist
  • 1/2 cup Butter unsalted, melted
For the Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 1 cup Sugar granulated
  • 1/2 cup Milk 2% or whole milk
  • 8 oz Frozen Whipped Topping divided
  • 1/2 cup Crushed Candy Canes reserve some for topping
  • 1 pkg Instant White Chocolate Pudding Mix
  • 2-3/4 cups Cold Milk for pudding
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Remaining Frozen Whipped Topping for topping
  • 1/4 cup Additional Crushed Candy Canes for garnish

Equipment

  • food processor
  • mixing bowls
  • 13x9-inch Dish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pulse the Oreo cookies in a food processor until they form fine crumbs. This will be the base of your crust.
  2. Mix the crushed cookies with melted butter until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into a 13×9-inch dish to create an even crust. Refrigerate it to firm up.
  3. In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and milk together until smooth and creamy for the filling.
  4. Gently fold in 1 cup of frozen whipped topping and 1/2 cup of crushed candy canes into the cream cheese mixture.
  5. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the chilled crust evenly.
  6. In another bowl, whisk the instant white chocolate pudding mix with 2-3/4 cups of cold milk until thickened.
  7. Spread the pudding mixture over the cream cheese layer evenly.
  8. Spread the remaining whipped topping over the pudding layer, covering it completely.
  9. Refrigerate the dessert for at least 4 hours (or overnight) until set.
  10. Just before serving, sprinkle the top with the remaining crushed candy canes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best experience, serve chilled and top with fresh crushed candy canes right before serving.

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