Candy Cane Lush Dessert

A slice of layered red and white dessert with creamy topping and a crumbly base on a white plate.

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The holiday season is a magical time filled with joy, love, and of course, delicious treats. Today, I’m excited to share a recipe that embodies the festive spirit: Candy Cane Lush Dessert. This no-bake dessert features a graham cracker crust, a red-tinted cheesecake layer, a layer of Cool Whip, a red-tinted pudding layer, and a final topping of Cool Whip adorned with crushed candy canes. It’s not only visually stunning but also irresistibly delicious, making it the perfect addition to your holiday celebrations.

Prep Time20

Chill Time4

Total Time4 20

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Candy Cane Lush

Servings: servings

Calories: 480kcal

Author: Alicia

Ingredients

For the Crust:

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
½ cup unsalted butter melted

For the Cheesecake Layer:

8 ounce package cream cheese softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
Red food coloring

For the Pudding Layer:

3.4 ounce package instant vanilla pudding mix
1 ¾ cups cold milk
2 cups cool whip
Red food coloring

For the Topping:

16 ounces Cool Whip 2- 8 oz container, thawed
Crushed candy canes

Instructions

Prepare the Crust:

In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter.
2 cups graham cracker crumbs, ½ cup unsalted butter
Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9x9-inch baking dish.
Refrigerate the crust while preparing the layers.

Prepare the Cheesecake Layer:

In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
8 ounce package cream cheese
Add the powdered sugar and peppermint extract, and mix until well combined.
1 cup powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
Add a few drops of red food coloring until the desired shade of red is achieved.
Red food coloring
Foldin 2 cups of Cool Whip until the mixture is light and fluffy.
2 cups cool whip
Spread the red cheesecake layer evenly over the chilled crust
Spread the remaining cool whip over the top of the red layer.

Prepare the Pudding Filling:

In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until thickened, about 2 minutes.
3.4 ounce package instant vanilla pudding mix, 1 ¾ cups cold milk
Add a few drops of red food coloring until the desired shade of red is achieved.
Red food coloring
Spread the red pudding layer evenly over the cheesecake layer.

Add the Topping:

Spread the container of Cool Whip evenly over the pudding layer.
16 ounces Cool Whip, Crushed candy canes
Sprinkle crushed candy canes over the top for a festive touch.

Chill and Serve:

Refrigerate the dessert for at least 4 hours, or until fully set.
Slice and serve chilled.

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