Description
Indulge in the delightful layers of chocolate peppermint goodness with this no-bake dessert. Perfect for the holiday season or any time you crave a sweet and refreshing treat.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 36 chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos), finely crushed
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Cream Cheese Layer:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 1/4 cups peppermint whipped topping (or regular whipped topping + 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract)
- 2 tablespoons crushed peppermint candies
For the Chocolate Pudding Layer:
- 1 (3.9 oz) box instant chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
For Layering and Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups whipped topping
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- Additional crushed peppermint and chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Mix crushed cookies and melted butter, press into a dish, and chill.
- Make the Cream Cheese Layer: Beat cream cheese, sugar, and milk, then fold in peppermint topping and candies. Spread over crust.
- Prepare the Chocolate Pudding: Whisk pudding mix with cold milk until thickened. Spread over cream cheese layer.
- Layer and Chill: Top with whipped topping, chocolate chips, and peppermint. Chill for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- To make peppermint whipped topping, mix whipped topping with peppermint extract.
- For extra crunch, add a layer of crushed peppermint bark.
- Try using mint chocolate chips for a different flavor profile.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
