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Candy Cane Dessert

Delicious Candy Cane Dessert: A Festive No-Bake Delight

A delightful no-bake Candy Cane Dessert perfect for holiday celebrations, featuring a crunchy Oreo crust and creamy layers.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 24 cookies Oreo Cookies substitute with graham crackers or gingerbread cookies for a different flavor
  • 1/2 cup Butter use unsalted butter for better control of salt levels
For the Cream Cheese Layer
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese can be replaced with light cream cheese to reduce calories
  • 1/2 cup Sugar optionally substitute with a sugar alternative
  • 1/4 cup 2% Milk any milk type can be used, including non-dairy versions
  • 8 oz Whipped Topping use homemade whipped cream for a fresher taste
For the Pudding Layer
  • 3.4 oz Instant White Chocolate Pudding Mix vanilla pudding mix can be used if white chocolate isn't available
For the Topping
  • 1/2 cup Crushed Candy Canes adjust the amount based on personal preference
  • 1 cup Additional Whipped Topping always add just before serving for the best texture

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • 13x9-inch Dish

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Pulse Oreo cookies in a food processor until fine crumbs form, about 30 seconds. Combine crumbs with melted unsalted butter and press into the bottom of a 13x9-inch dish. Chill for 15 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth, about 2-3 minutes. Gradually add in 2% milk and fold in half of the whipped topping and crushed candy canes. Spread over the crust.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together pudding mix and cold milk until thickened, approximately 2 minutes. Spread pudding over the cream cheese layer.
  4. Top with remaining whipped topping and sprinkle with crushed candy canes. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  5. Cut into squares and serve chilled, topping each piece with extra crushed candy canes just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This dessert can be prepared the day before to enhance flavor and is sure to delight both kids and adults alike.

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