Christmas Cookie Lasagna – A Festive, No-Bake Holiday Dessert Recipe
This Christmas Cookie Lasagna is a festive, no-bake holiday dessert featuring a crunchy chocolate cookie crust, a smooth cream cheese filling, and a colorful topping of crushed holiday cookies and candy. It’s easy to assemble and perfect for adding a sweet, seasonal touch to your holiday celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 9 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 1 sleeve (about 40) chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos), crushed
- ¼ cup melted butter or coconut oil
For the filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened (or dairy-free alternative)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped cream or whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
For the top layer:
- 1 cup crushed holiday cookies (red & green M&Ms, candy cane pieces, or Christmas sprinkles)
- Optional: crushed candy canes or mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Make the crust: Mix the crushed chocolate sandwich cookies with the melted butter or coconut oil until combined. Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of an 8×8-inch pan. Place in the refrigerator to chill for 10 minutes to set the crust.
- Prepare the filling: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until the mixture is smooth and fluffy. Gently fold in the whipped cream or whipped topping until the filling is light and airy.
- Assemble: Evenly spread the cream cheese filling over the chilled cookie crust layer in the pan, ensuring a smooth top.
- Add the topping: Generously sprinkle the crushed holiday cookies (such as red & green M&Ms, candy cane pieces, or Christmas sprinkles) over the filling layer. Add any optional crushed candy canes or mini marshmallows for extra festive flair.
- Chill to set: Refrigerate the assembled dessert for at least 2 hours or preferably overnight. This allows the layers to set and makes slicing clean squares easier.
- Serve: Once chilled and set, cut the lasagna into squares and serve cold for a refreshing, festive holiday treat.
Notes
- For a dairy-free option, use dairy-free cream cheese and whipped topping alternatives.
- Crushing cookies finely helps the crust hold together better.
- Press the crust firmly to ensure it doesn’t crumble when serving.
- Overnight chilling enhances flavor melding and helps the dessert set perfectly.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Customize the topping with your favorite holiday candies or sprinkles for personal flair.
Keywords: Christmas dessert, no-bake dessert, holiday dessert, cookie lasagna, festive dessert, cream cheese dessert, easy holiday recipe
