🍪🍰 No-Bake Christmas Cookie Lasagna The Ultimate Holiday Layered Dessert (Easy & Festive!)

This No-Bake Christmas Cookie Lasagna is the kind of dessert that brings everyone running to the table no oven, no stress, just pure holiday magic in every creamy, crunchy layer. With its buttery Oreo crust, fluffy cream cheese filling, and double pudding dream team, each bite tastes like a cozy Christmas moment.

It’s the perfect make-ahead treat for busy festive days when you want something stunning, comforting, and guaranteed to make your loved ones smile. This is the dessert you serve when you want to create Christmas memories… without spending all day in the kitchen. 🎄🍪✨

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• No-Bake – Perfect for the holidays when your oven is already working overtime.
• Show-Stopping Layers – Impressive presentation with layers of Oreo, cream cheese, and pudding.
• Make-Ahead Friendly – Best when chilled overnight, making party prep stress-free.
• Crowd-Pleaser – Combines favorite flavors like Oreo, cream cheese, chocolate, and vanilla.

🛠 Tools You’ll Need

• 9×13 inch pan
• Food processor or Ziploc bag and rolling pin
• Large mixing bowl
• Electric mixer or whisk
• Rubber spatula
• Two medium bowls (for pudding)
• Plastic wrap

🥄 Key Ingredients

For the Oreo Base:

• Oreo cookies – Whole package (about 36 cookies).
• Unsalted butter – Melted and slightly cooled. 🧈

The Dreamy Cream Cheese Layer:

• Cream cheese – 8 ounces, softened to room temperature. 🧀
• Granulated sugar – For sweetness.
• Whole milk – To help with blending.
• Pure vanilla extract – For flavor.
• Cool Whip – 1½ cups, thawed.

Double Pudding Layer:

• Instant vanilla pudding – 1 box (3.4 oz).
• Instant chocolate pudding – 1 box (3.4 oz).
• Cold whole milk – 3 cups, divided (1½ cups per pudding mix).

The Festive Topping:

• Cool Whip – 1½ cups, thawed (for the top layer).
• Holiday sprinkles – Red and green. ✨
• Mini holiday M&Ms – For color and crunch.
• Crushed candy canes – Optional, for a peppermint twist.

🍪 How to Make No-Bake Cookie Lasagna

1. Make the Oreo Base:
Pulse the Oreos (cream filling included) in a food processor until fine crumbs form. Alternatively, crush them in a Ziploc bag with a rolling pin. Mix the crumbs with the melted butter until they resemble wet sand. Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of your 9×13 pan. Chill in the fridge while preparing the next layer.

2. Create the Creamy Layer:
In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and fluffy (about 2 minutes). Add the sugar, vanilla, and milk, and continue beating until silky. Gently fold in the 1½ cups of thawed Cool Whip with a spatula to keep it fluffy. Spread this mixture over the chilled Oreo crust, ensuring it reaches the edges.

3. Prepare the Pudding Layers:
In two separate bowls, pour 1½ cups of cold milk into each. Add the vanilla pudding mix to one bowl and the chocolate pudding mix to the other. Whisk vigorously for about 2 minutes until combined. Let both puddings sit for 5 minutes to thicken.

4. Layer the Pudding:
Carefully spread the chocolate pudding first over the cream cheese layer. Then, gently spread the vanilla pudding on top of the chocolate layer.

5. The Grand Finale:
Spread the remaining 1½ cups of Cool Whip over the top of the vanilla pudding layer. Decorate with holiday sprinkles, mini M&Ms, and crushed candy canes (if using).

6. Chill:
Cover the pan with plastic wrap (without touching the top layer) and chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours, but overnight is highly recommended for the best texture and firm slicing.

💡 Tips for Success

• Softened Cream Cheese: Ensure your cream cheese is very soft (room temperature) for a smooth, lump-free creamy layer.
• Cold Milk for Pudding: Use cold milk for the instant pudding mixes, as this helps them set quickly and properly.
• Gentle Folding: When incorporating the Cool Whip into the cream cheese mixture, fold it in gently to maintain the fluffiness and volume.
• Overnight Chill: While 4 hours is the minimum, chilling overnight allows all the layers to firm up and the flavors to meld perfectly.

🆘 Dessert Troubleshooting Guide

Problem: The pudding layer is too runny.
Likely Cause: Milk was not cold enough, or not whisked long enough.
Solution: Ensure the milk is very cold. Whisk vigorously for the full 2 minutes and let it sit for the recommended 5 minutes to thicken before layering.

Problem: The cream cheese layer is lumpy.
Likely Cause: Cream cheese was not soft enough.
Solution: Make sure the cream cheese is at true room temperature. Beat it alone until completely smooth before adding other ingredients.

Problem: The layers mix when spreading.
Likely Cause: Spreading too aggressively.
Solution: Use a rubber spatula and spread the layers very gently, starting from the center and pushing outward. The chilled crust and cream cheese layer should be firm enough to support the pudding.

👩‍🍳 Pro Chef Tips

• Oreo Variation: Use different flavored Oreos (like Mint or Golden) for a unique twist on the crust.
• Flavor Mix-ins: Add a few drops of peppermint extract to the cream cheese layer or mini chocolate chips/chopped Andes mints for extra flavor.
• Clean Slices: For perfectly clean slices, run a sharp knife under hot water, wipe it dry, and slice. Repeat for each cut.

☕ Perfect Pairings: What to Enjoy with Your Cookie Lasagna

• Hot Coffee or Espresso: The bitterness of coffee is a great contrast to the rich sweetness of the dessert.
• Hot Chocolate: A cozy, complementary pairing, especially with the chocolate layers.
• Milk: A simple glass of cold milk is perfect with the Oreo and cream cheese flavors.
• Peppermint Tea: If you use the crushed candy cane or peppermint extract variation, a peppermint tea would be a lovely pairing.

📦 How to Store

Refrigerator: Store covered with plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.

Freezer: Cookie Lasagna freezes well! Cover tightly with plastic wrap and then foil. Freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.

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