Description

This beautiful, holiday dessert is super simple to make. It starts with an Oreo cookie crust with a peppermint cheesecake layer, then a chocolate pudding layer all topped with Cool Whip garnished with crushed peppermint candy.

Ingredients

• Oreo Crust:
• 36 Oreo cookies
• 1/2 c. unsalted butter, melted
• Peppermint Cheesecake Layer:
• 1/2 c. unsalted butter, softened
• 12 oz. brick style cream cheese, at room temperature
• 1 1/2 c. powdered sugar
• 1 t. vanilla extract
• 1 t. peppermint extract
• 1 1/2 c. Cool Whip
• 1/2 c. crushed candy canes or other peppermint hard candy
• Chocolate Pudding Layer:
• 2 - 3.9 oz. packages instant chocolate pudding
• 2 3/4 c. whole milk
• Topping:
• 3 c. Cool Whip
• 1/4 c. crushed candy canes or similar peppermint hard candy

Steps

1. Oreo Crust:
2. In a food processor, grind whole Oreo cookies including the filling. Add melted butter; whisk with a fork until evenly moistened.
3. Press ground cookies into the bottom of 9 x 13 inch dish. Place in the refrigerator or freezer.