Description
A playful layered no-bake dessert that combines a chocolate-cookie crust, creamy layers, and rich chocolate flavor, perfect for parties and holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups crushed chocolate sandwich cookies (about 15–18 cookies)
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup instant hot chocolate mix
- 1 1/2 cups whipped cream or whipped topping (for the cream cheese layer)
- 1 package (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk (for the pudding)
- 1 1/2 cups whipped cream or whipped topping (for the top layer)
- Chocolate shavings, mini chocolate chips, crushed peppermint candies, and cocoa powder for dusting (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Pulse the chocolate sandwich cookies in a food processor until fine crumbs form. Stir crumbs with melted butter until evenly moistened. Press the mixture into a 9×13-inch pan and chill for 10–15 minutes.
- Make the cream cheese layer: Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and hot chocolate mix; beat until combined.
- Fold in whipped cream: Gently fold 1 1/2 cups whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture. Spread evenly over the cookie crust.
- Whisk the pudding: Whisk the pudding mix with cold milk for about 2 minutes until thick. Spoon over the cream cheese layer.
- Top with whipped topping: Spread the remaining whipped cream over the pudding layer.
- Chill to set: Cover and refrigerate for at least 3–4 hours or overnight.
- Garnish and serve: Dust with cocoa powder and garnish with chocolate shavings or crushed peppermint before slicing and serving.
Notes
Allow adequate chill time for layers to set for neat slicing. Use quality cocoa and pudding for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American