Description
Christmas Cookie Lasagna is a delightful dessert that combines layers of creamy goodness with the festive flavors of the holiday season. Each bite offers a rich, velvety texture from the cream cheese and whipped topping, complemented by the crunch of cookie layers and a hint of peppermint, making it a perfect treat for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- Cookie Layer:
- 24 gingerbread cookies, crushed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Cream Cheese Layer:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Whipped Topping Layer:
- 2 cups whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- Chocolate Drizzle:
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed gingerbread cookies with melted butter until well mixed.
- Press the cookie mixture into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish to form an even layer.
- In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cookie layer.
- In a separate bowl, mix the whipped topping with peppermint extract until well combined.
- Spread the whipped topping mixture over the cream cheese layer.
- Drizzle the melted chocolate over the top of the dessert.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the layers to set.
Notes
- This dessert can be made a day in advance, making it perfect for holiday parties.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free gingerbread cookies.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: no-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of the dessert)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22 grams
- Sodium: 150 milligrams
- Fat: 18 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 36 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 3 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
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