Candy Cane Dessert
This Candy Cane Dessert is a simple treat that's perfect for the holiday season. With an Oreo cookie base and layers of crushed candy canes, white chocolate pudding, whipped topping, and sweet cream cheese, this no bake dessert is festive and flavorful!
Ingredients
- 1 package (14.3 ounce) Oreo cookies
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 package (8 ounce) cream cheese (softened)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons 2% milk
- 1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed and divided (such as Cool Whip)
- ¾ cup crushed candy canes, divided (about 7 regular-sized candy canes)
- 2 (3.3 ounce) packages white chocolate OR vanilla pudding mix (French vanilla or cheesecake pudding mix will also work)
- 2¾ cups cold 2% milk
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, pulse Oreo cookies until fine crumbs form. Add melted butter and pulse until just combined. Press onto the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Refrigerate while prepare the rest of filling.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and 2 tablespoons of milk until smooth using a hand mixer. Fold in 1 cup of whipped topping and ½ cup of crushed candy canes. Spread over the cookie crust. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk pudding mix and rest of milk for 2 minutes; spread over cream cheese layer. Spread the remaining whipped topping over pudding mix in an even layer. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until ready to serve.
- Sprinkle with remaining crushed candy canes just before serving.
Notes
- You can prepare this dessert up to one day in advance.
- Candy Cane Dessert will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Recipe from Taste of Home.