Candy Cane Dessert is a festive layered lush made with a buttery Golden Oreo crust, a peppermint cream cheese layer, a silky vanilla pudding layer, and a fluffy Cool Whip topping sprinkled with crushed candy canes. It’s no‑bake, make‑ahead, and designed to feed a crowd—perfect for Christmas gatherings and holiday buffets.
Why you’ll love this dessert
This recipe follows the same structure as classic “lush” or layered desserts: cookie crust, cream cheese layer, pudding layer, then whipped topping. The twist is peppermint—crushed candy canes folded into the cream cheese and scattered on top—so every bite has cool, minty crunch against the creamy vanilla layers.
Because it chills to set instead of baking, it’s ideal for busy holiday baking schedules. The layers slice cleanly after a long chill, much like other candy cane lush and layered peppermint desserts, and the red‑and‑white candy on top looks instantly Christmassy.
Ingredients and why they matter
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