Name: Christmas Cookie Lasagna Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 4 h 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 24 Christmas sugar cookies (or shortbread cookies); 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened; ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream or whipped topping; 1 package (3.4 oz / 96g) instant vanilla pudding mix; 1 ½ cups (360ml) cold milk; ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional for a festive flavor); ½ cup crushed Christmas cookies; 2 cups whipped topping; Crushed Christmas cookies, sprinkles, or mini chocolate chips for decoration

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Introduction

This Christmas Cookie Lasagna is a festive and delicious dessert perfect for holiday gatherings. Layers of creamy cheesecake, vanilla pudding, and crushed sugar cookies come together to create a no-bake treat that’s both easy and impressive.

A rectangular glass dish filled with a layered dessert where the top layer is full of white whipped cream swirled into soft peaks, sprinkled with colorful red, green, and pink round and sprinkle-shaped candy pieces. Crushed light brown cookies are scattered on top, along with small broken pieces of candy canes that have red and white stripes, and light yellow star-shaped cereal flakes spread evenly across the surface. The dish is placed on a white marbled texture with warm holiday lights and green pine branches in the background. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

24 Christmas sugar cookies (or shortbread cookies)
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup (240ml) heavy cream or whipped topping
1 package (3.4 oz / 96g) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 ½ cups (360ml) cold milk
½ teaspoon almond extract (optional for a festive flavor)
½ cup crushed Christmas cookies
2 cups whipped topping
Crushed Christmas cookies, sprinkles, or mini chocolate chips for decoration

Instructions

Step 1: Crush the cookies for the crust into fine crumbs using a food processor or by hand.
Step 2: Combine the cookie crumbs with melted butter until evenly moistened.
Step 3: Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of an 8×8-inch dish.
Step 4: Chill in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
Step 5: In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Step 6: Fold in the whipped topping or heavy cream gently until combined.
Step 7: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chilled crust.
Step 8: In another bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix, cold milk, and almond extract until thickened.
Step 9: Stir in the crushed cookies, then spread this pudding layer over the cheesecake layer.
Step 10: Top with the remaining whipped topping, spreading it evenly.
Step 11: Garnish with crushed cookies, sprinkles, or mini chocolate chips for a festive touch.
Step 12: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving to allow the layers to set.

Tips & Variations

For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the cream cheese layer.
Use flavored whipped toppings like peppermint for an added holiday twist.
Substitute crushed gingerbread cookies for a spicier crust and pudding mix.
Fresh berries or chopped nuts can be added between layers for texture and color.

Storage

Store the lasagna covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. It’s best served chilled, so reheat is not recommended. If it softens too much, simply let it sit in the fridge again before serving.

How to Serve

This image shows a dessert square on a white plate, placed on a white marbled surface. The dessert has three layers: the bottom layer is a crumbly brown cookie or cake base; the middle layer is a creamy white filling mixed with bits of crumbs and small colorful candy pieces; the top layer is a thick, fluffy white cream topped with chunks of brown cookie crumbs and red and green colorful candy bits. The texture of the top looks soft and smooth with crunchy pieces on top. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make this dessert ahead of time?

Yes, in fact, it’s best to prepare it a few hours or overnight ahead. This allows the layers to set properly and the flavors to meld together.

Can I use other cookies instead of Christmas sugar cookies?

Absolutely! Shortbread, graham crackers, or even crushed chocolate chip cookies work well for this recipe. Just adjust the flavors as desired.