Chocolate Peppermint Lush

NO  BAKE

No bake layered lush desserts are the best make-ahead dessert.

32 Oreos 8 tablespoons butter

2 bars cream cheese  1 cup powdered sugar 2 teaspoons peppermint extract 8 ounces Cool Whip  1 drop red gel food coloring 1/2 cup peppermint candy canes

Oreo Crust

PepPermint Cheesecake Layer

Chocolate Pudding Layer

2 boxes instant chocolate pudding 3 cups half and half

Toppings

8 ounces Cool Whip Crushed candy canes

Use a food processor to crush the Oreo cookies into fine crumbs. Pour in the melted butter and mix until all the crumbs are evenly coated.

Pour the crumbs into the prepared baking dish and firmly press them into the bottom of the pan in an even layer. Freeze for 20 minutes.

Blend the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and peppermint extract until smooth and combined.

Add the Cool Whip and red gel food coloring, and continue blending on low speed just until combined.

Stir in the crushed candy canes.

Evenly spread the peppermint cheesecake mixture over top the crust. Set aside.

Whisk together the instant chocolate pudding and the milk in a mixing bowl until it starts to thicken.

Spoon the chocolate pudding over top the peppermint cheesecake layer and smooth it out into an even layer.

Spread the Cool Whip over top the chocolate pudding layer for the final layer.

Cover and refrigerate for at least 6-8 hours or overnight. Sprinkle with crushed candy canes before serving.