Christmas Cookie Lush
Christmas Cookie Lush is the perfect holiday dessert recipe. This is no-bake, so it makes for a quick dessert when you are entertaining. Layers of vanilla cream cookies and sprinkles, a cheesecake layer, finished off with a pudding layer, whipped topping, crushed cookies and sprinkles to look like the perfect Christmas Cookie dessert.
Who’s in for Christmas cookie lush dessert?! It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas and it’s the start of my Christmas recipes for the season! This Christmas Cookie Lush is about as Christmas as we can get. It literally makes me want to weep – that’s how delicious this dessert is.
I’m raising all my hands over here. This lush is SO fun. Tastes amazing. Another recipe that looks pretty darn fancy (like my Christmas Cake Roll) but, actually… isn’t. It’s very easy and you will love it.
Who is excited for Christmas? I’m hardly containing myself over here and my Christmas tree has been up since October 28th. Judge me. I love to make the Christmas season last as long as possible. I did read an article about how people who put up their Christmas tree early are actually happier people. I keep telling myself it’s a GOOD thing to decorate early to make myself feel better and less crazy.
The article I read by Katie Couric really resonated with me. It stated, “Beyond Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, and Christmas, there aren’t usually a ton of opportunities for people to witness the joy and cheer that’s transformed your home during the festive season.
We think it’s high time to change that, since your decorating skills and holiday spirit deserve to be marveled upon. Plus, why not revel in the wonders of winter as much as you can?” Finally – someone who gets me! Katie Couric understands me.
This Christmas lush looks so festive for the holidays with its special Christmas Cookie look. Christmas lush is always a huge hit and everyone loves it!
Layers of vanilla cream Oreo cookies and cheesecake layer and pudding layer, oh my. Just wait until you bring it out for guests! They will totally flip out. It will look so gorgeous on your holiday dessert table. This dessert is just so pretty and enticing.
I can’t think of a sweeter way to spread some holiday cheer. I wish I could have this baby on my table every single weekend… just because. Like as a permanent, beautiful decoration. Maybe it can be my new holiday centerpiece for my table.
Tips and Tricks
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Store in freezer, covered, for up to a month.
- Freezing makes the slices but more cleanly. Just make sure to thaw your cake for about an hour before slicing.
More holiday recipes for you to check out:
Hot Chocolate Coffee Rum Cake – you don’t taste the rum, but it gives it a very rich flavor!
Salted Caramel Kentucky Butter Cake another one that is totally holiday appropriate.
Snowy North Pole Cupcakes – these cupcakes will give you that extra Christmas spirit.
Sugar Cream Pie – one of my personal favorites! The filling is silky and rich – perfect for any occasion.
Holiday Sugar Cookie Bars – the easiest way to make sugar cookies! You won’t need to roll or cut-out!
Swig Sugar Cookies – these are so much easier than cut-out cookies for the holidays with a sweet, delicious frosting and sprinkles!
Christmas Cookie Lush
Ingredients
- 48 vanilla oreo cookies divided
- 6 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 8 oz. package full-fat cream cheese softened to room temperature.
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons holiday sprinkles divided.
- 2 8 ounce tubs whipped topping
- 1 3.4 ounce box cheesecake instant pudding mix
- 2 cups cold whole milk
Instructions
- You can line a 9x13 baking dish with parchment paper
- In the bowl of your food processor crush 36 Oreo cookies into crumbs.
- Place the cookies into a large bowl and add the melted butter.
- Stir until all incorporated.
- Add in ½ tablespoon of holiday sprinkles.
- Press the cookie crumbs into the bottom of a 9x13 glass baking dish.
- In large bowl using an electric mixer combine the cream cheese, peppermint extract and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Fold in 1 container (NOT both) of whipped topping.
- Slowly stir in ½ tablespoon holiday sprinkles.
- Gently spread the softened cream cheese mixture over the cookie mixture.
- In medium mixing bowl, whisk together the dry pudding mix and milk until combined. Let set 3 minutes until slightly firm.
- Gently stir in ½ tablespoon of sprinkles.
- Spread over the cream cheese layer.
- Top with the remaining container of whipped topping.
- Crush the remaining 12 cookies and sprinkle over the top of the whipped topping.
- Sprinkle the top with the remaining sprinkles.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or freeze.
- Slice and enjoy!
Notes
Tips and Tricks
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Store in freezer, covered, for up to a month.
- Freezing makes the slices but more cleanly. Just make sure to thaw your cake for about an hour before slicing.
