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Christmas Cookie Lush

Christmas Cookie Lush

  • Author: Mary
  • Total Time: 4 hours (including chilling time)
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free (with gluten-free cookie substitution)

Description

Christmas Cookie Lush is a creamy, layered holiday dessert combining vanilla pudding, whipped topping, festive cookies, crushed candy canes, and fresh strawberries. This easy-to-make, make-ahead treat features a perfect balance of textures and flavors, making it ideal for parties, family gatherings, and holiday celebrations.

Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

  • 1 package vanilla pudding mix (prepared with cold milk as per package instructions)
  • 2 cups whipped topping (such as Cool Whip)
  • 3 cups Christmas cookies (gingerbread, sugar cookies, or your choice), broken into pieces
  • 1 cup crushed candy canes
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Pudding: Whisk the vanilla pudding mix with the required amount of cold milk until thick and creamy to create the smooth, velvety base.
  2. Layer the Cookies: Place a generous layer of broken Christmas cookies evenly at the bottom of your serving dish to form the crunchy foundation.
  3. Add the Pudding: Spread half of the prepared pudding over the cookie layer, ensuring an even layer that balances softness with crunch.
  4. Add Fresh Strawberries and Candy Cane: Scatter sliced fresh strawberries and crushed candy canes evenly across the pudding layer to add freshness and peppermint flavor.
  5. Layer Whipped Topping: Spread a thick layer of whipped topping over the fruit, adding lightness and creaminess to the dessert.
  6. Repeat the Layers: Repeat the layering sequence: cookies, pudding, fresh fruit, and whipped topping, building multiple colorful layers.
  7. Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the assembled dessert for at least a few hours to allow flavors to meld and the cookies to soften perfectly. Serve chilled.

Notes

  • Chill the pudding well before layering for better texture and set.
  • Use fresh, high-quality strawberries and cookies for superior flavor.
  • Crush candy canes finely to avoid overpowering peppermint bursts.
  • Gently fold whipped topping when mixing to maintain fluffiness.
  • Keep layers neat and even for a visually appealing presentation.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake, Layering
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Sugar: 30 g
  • Sodium: 150 mg
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Cholesterol: 30 mg

Keywords: Christmas dessert, holiday dessert, layered dessert, no-bake dessert, pudding dessert, festive dessert, cookie dessert, peppermint dessert

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