Introduction

This Easy Christmas Cookie Lasagna is a festive, no-bake dessert perfect for holiday gatherings. Layers of cookie crust, creamy cheesecake, pudding, and whipped topping create a delightful treat that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.

A clear glass bowl filled with a layered dessert showing about four layers: a bottom layer of light yellow pudding, followed by a thick layer of crumbled light brown cake or cookies mixed with colorful small candy pieces, then another layer of smooth yellow pudding, topped with a thick layer of white whipped cream decorated with colorful candy bits scattered on top. The bowl sits on a white marbled surface, and the lighting highlights the creamy texture and the bright colors of the candy pieces. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

24 Christmas sugar cookies (or shortbread cookies)
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup (240ml) heavy cream or whipped topping
1 package (3.4 oz / 96g) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 ½ cups (360ml) cold milk
½ teaspoon almond extract (optional for festive flavor)
½ cup crushed Christmas cookies
2 cups whipped topping
Crushed Christmas cookies, sprinkles, or mini chocolate chips for topping

Instructions

Step 1: Crush the Christmas cookies into fine crumbs. Combine with melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press firmly into the bottom of an 8×8-inch dish. Chill in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
Step 2: Beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and silky. Fold in the whipped topping or heavy cream gently. Spread this cheesecake mixture evenly over the chilled cookie crust.
Step 3: In a separate bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix, cold milk, and almond extract until thickened, about 1–2 minutes. Stir in the crushed Christmas cookies. Spread this layer evenly over the cheesecake layer.
Step 4: Smooth 2 cups of whipped topping over the pudding layer. Decorate the top with crushed cookies, sprinkles, or mini chocolate chips as you like.
Step 5: Refrigerate the dessert for at least 4 hours or overnight to let the layers set beautifully. Slice into squares and serve chilled for the best taste and appearance.

Tips & Variations

Use cold milk to ensure the pudding thickens properly and holds its shape.
Fully soften the cream cheese beforehand to avoid lumps in the cheesecake layer.
For a peppermint twist, replace almond extract with peppermint extract in the pudding layer.
Try using red and green sugar cookies or holiday-themed Oreos to add festive color.
Chill the dessert overnight for the cleanest, easiest slices.

Storage

Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When ready to serve again, simply slice and enjoy chilled. This dessert does not freeze well because of the creamy layers.

How to Serve

A clear square glass dish filled with a trifle dessert showing multiple layers: at the bottom, a creamy yellow custard layer, above it pieces of red strawberries mixed with cake chunks, topped by a thick white whipped cream layer with a fluffy texture, and sprinkled with colorful round sprinkles and small brown crumbles. The dish sits on a white marbled surface, and a woman’s hand holding a spoon is reaching in from the right side. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use other types of cookies for the crust?

Yes, you can substitute Christmas sugar cookies with shortbread or any sturdy cookies that can be crushed well. Just choose flavors that complement the layers for best results.

Can I make this dessert ahead of time?

Absolutely! This no-bake dessert benefits from resting in the fridge overnight, which helps the layers set and makes slicing much easier.