Pumpkin Pie Cookies with Cream Cheese Filling and Whipped Topping Recipe
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This festive Christmas Cookie Lasagna is a layered dessert featuring a crunchy cookie crust, creamy cheesecake, and pudding layers topped with whipped topping and holiday sprinkles. It's a no-bake treat that's perfect for holiday gatherings, combining the flavors of sugar cookies, creamy cheesecake, and vanilla pudding for a delightful celebration dessert.
Total Time:4 hours 25 minutes
Yield:8 servings
Ingredients
For the Crust:
24 Christmas sugar cookies (or shortbread cookies)
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Layer:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup heavy cream or whipped topping
For the Pudding Layer:
1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 ½ cups cold milk
½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
½ cup crushed Christmas cookies
For the Topping:
2 cups whipped topping
Crushed Christmas cookies, sprinkles, or mini chocolate chips for decoration
Instructions
Prepare the crust: Crush the cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or by hand. Combine the crumbs with melted butter until evenly moistened. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of an 8×8-inch dish. Chill in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
Make the cheesecake layer: In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Gently fold in the whipped topping or heavy cream. Spread this mixture evenly over the chilled cookie crust.
Prepare the pudding layer: In another bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix, cold milk, and almond extract until thickened. Stir in the crushed Christmas cookies. Spread this layer evenly over the cheesecake layer.
Add the topping: Spread the whipped topping evenly over the pudding layer. Garnish with crushed Christmas cookies, sprinkles, or mini chocolate chips as desired.
Chill to set: Refrigerate the assembled dessert for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow all the layers to set properly before serving.
Notes
Use Christmas sugar cookies or shortbread cookies for a buttery crust with festive flavor.
For a lighter option, use a light whipped topping or reduced-fat cream cheese.
Almond extract is optional but adds a nice holiday aroma.
Make sure to chill the crust before adding layers to keep it firm.
Leftovers should be refrigerated and eaten within 3 days for best freshness.
