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No Bake Christmas Cookie Lush
Emily

Decadent No-Bake Christmas Cookie Lush

A rich, festive no-bake dessert layered with a cookie crust, creamy cheesecake filling, smooth pudding, and fluffy whipped topping—perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 squares
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups crushed Christmas cookies or Oreos
  • 1/2 cup melted butter (or coconut oil)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 small boxes instant pudding mix (any flavor)
  • 3 cups cold milk or dairy-free alternative
  • 3 cups whipped topping, divided
  • 1/4 cup caramel sauce or chocolate drizzle
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
  • festive sprinkles or crushed candy canes (optional)

Equipment

  • food processor
  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • 9×13-inch pan

Method
 

  1. Crush cookies in a food processor. Mix with melted butter and press firmly into a greased 9×13-inch pan. Chill for 15 minutes.
  2. Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in 1 cup whipped topping and spread evenly over the crust.
  3. Whisk pudding mix with cold milk until thickened, about 2 minutes. Spread evenly over the cream cheese layer.
  4. Spread remaining whipped topping evenly over the pudding layer.
  5. Drizzle with caramel or chocolate. Sprinkle with pecans and festive toppings if desired.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight before slicing and serving.

Notes

Chill overnight for best results. Easily customize with different cookies, pudding flavors, or dairy-free swaps.