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Chocolate Peppermint 4 Layer Dessert

A festive dessert featuring layers of chocolate cookie crust, peppermint cream, chocolate pudding, and whipped topping. Perfect for holiday gatherings!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Holiday
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 24 cookies Chocolate sandwich cookies, finely crushed Use dark chocolate or regular chocolate cookies depending on preference.
  • 6 tablespoons Melted butter Combine with crushed cookies.
Peppermint Cream Layer
  • 8 oz Softened cream cheese Ensure it's creamy before mixing.
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar Adjust sweetness to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Peppermint extract Start small as it can be quite strong.
  • 8 oz Whipped topping Can be homemade; stabilize with powdered sugar.
Chocolate Layer
  • 1 package Instant chocolate pudding Ensure it is prepared with cold milk for quick thickening.
  • 2 cups Cold milk Essential for pudding preparation.
Topping
  • 1 cup Whipped topping For final layer.
  • 1/2 cup Crushed candy canes Add just before serving to maintain crunch.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Make the crust: Crush chocolate cookies into fine crumbs and mix with melted butter. Press firmly into a 9x13 pan and chill.
  2. Whip the peppermint cream: Beat softened cream cheese until smooth, blend in powdered sugar and peppermint extract. Fold in whipped topping.
  3. Spread peppermint cream evenly over the chilled crust and chill for a few minutes.
  4. Make the pudding: Whisk instant chocolate pudding with cold milk until thick. Spread over the peppermint layer.
  5. Add the topping: Spread whipped topping over the pudding layer and dust with crushed candy canes.
  6. Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Notes

Chill layers between assembling for better results. Cover tightly and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Can freeze without topping; add fresh topping before serving.