Description
A festive and delicious Christmas Lasagna Dessert featuring a red velvet cookie-like base, layers of cream cheese peppermint filling, green vanilla pudding, and whipped topping, garnished with holiday sprinkles for a perfect holiday treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Layer
- 1 box Red Velvet Cake mix
- ½ cup butter melted
- 1 large egg
Cream Cheese Layer
- 16 ounces Cream Cheese
- ½ cup confectioners sugar
- ¼ cup crushed peppermint candies
- ¼ cup milk
- 8 ounces Whipped topping
Pudding Layer
- 2 ¾ cups milk (divided)
- 2 boxes Vanilla Instant Pudding 5.1 ounce boxes
- Green gel food coloring
Top Layer
- 8 ounces Whipped topping
- Holiday colored sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat oven to 350° F and grease a 13×9 inch baking pan thoroughly.
- Make the base layer: In a large mixing bowl, combine the red velvet cake mix, melted butter, and egg. Blend together well using an electric mixer until fully incorporated to create a cookie-like batter.
- Bake base layer: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan and spread smooth. Bake for 15 minutes, then remove from oven and allow to cool completely for 30 minutes.
- Prepare cream cheese layer: In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners sugar together until smooth. Add ¼ cup milk and mix well. Stir in 8 ounces of whipped topping and the crushed peppermint candies until evenly combined.
- Assemble cream cheese layer: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled red velvet base. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set.
- Prepare pudding layer: In a large bowl, whisk together the remaining 2 ½ cups milk and both vanilla instant pudding mixes until thickened. Add green gel food coloring gradually, starting with 5-6 drops, until desired color is achieved.
- Assemble pudding layer: Pour the green pudding evenly over the cream cheese layer. Return the pan to the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours until fully set.
- Add final whipped topping layer: When ready to serve, spread the remaining 8 ounces of whipped topping evenly over the set pudding layer.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle the top with holiday colored sprinkles for a festive finish. Serve chilled.
Notes
- Omit the peppermint candies if you prefer a less minty flavor.
- Store the dessert covered in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days to maintain freshness.
- The green food coloring can be adjusted to your desired shade for a more vibrant look.
- Use full-fat cream cheese and whipped topping for the best texture and flavor.
- Ensure the base layer is completely cooled before adding the cream cheese layer to prevent melting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
