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Chocolate Peppermint Lush

Decadent Chocolate Peppermint Lush That'll Wow Your Guests

A delightful no-bake Chocolate Peppermint Lush featuring peppermint cheesecake and chocolate pudding atop an Oreo crust, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 24 cookies Oreo Cookies
  • 1/2 cup Butter melted
For the Cheesecake Layer
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese fully softened
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 tsp Peppermint Extract adjust to taste
  • 8 oz Cool Whip
  • 1 tbsp Red Gel Food Coloring optional
  • 1/2 cup Crushed Candy Canes for topping
For the Chocolate Layer
  • 1 pkg Instant Chocolate Pudding 3.9 oz
  • 2 cups Half and Half

Equipment

  • 9x13 baking dish
  • food processor
  • Mixing bowls
  • Spatula
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Chocolate Peppermint Lush
  1. Grease a 9x13 baking dish. Crush Oreo cookies and mix with melted butter. Press into the dish and freeze for 20 minutes.
  2. Blend cream cheese, powdered sugar, and peppermint extract until smooth. Fold in Cool Whip and crushed candy canes. Spread onto crust.
  3. Whisk chocolate pudding mix with half and half until thick. Layer on top of the cheesecake layer and refrigerate for 5-10 minutes.
  4. Spread remaining Cool Whip on top. Optionally, add red gel food coloring. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
  5. Before serving, sprinkle with additional crushed candy canes. Slice and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened for a smooth texture. Refrigerate overnight for best flavor. Add crushed candy canes just before serving for crunch.

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