Chocolate-Peppermint Striped Delight
Chocolate and peppermint come together for a creamy layered dessert that's guaranteed to have Santa hurrying down the chimney.
Prep time30 min
Total time4hr 30min
ServingsMakes 24 servings.
Ingredients
- 45 NILLA Wafers, finely crushed (about 1-1/2 cups)
- ¼ cup butter, melted
- ½ cup sugar, divided
- 1 pkg. (8 oz.) brick cream cheese, softened
- 3 cups plus 2 Tbsp. cold milk, divided
- ¼ cup finely crushed candy canes
- 1 tub (12 oz.) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
- 2 pkg. (3.9 oz. each) chocolate instant pudding mix
- ¼ cup coarsely crushed candy canes
Preparation
- Mix wafer crumbs, butter and 2 Tbsp. sugar; press onto bottom of 13x9-inch dish. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Beat cream cheese, remaining sugar and 2 Tbsp. milk in medium bowl until well blended. Stir in finely crushed candy canes. Add 1-1/4 cups whipped topping; mix well. Spread over crust.
- Beat pudding mixes and remaining milk with whisk 2 min.; pour over cream cheese layer. Let stand 5 min. or until thickened. Cover with remaining whipped topping.
- Refrigerate 4 hours. Top with coarsely crushed candy canes just before serving.
Recipe Tips
- How to Easily Cut Dessert to Serve
Place dessert in freezer about 1 hour before cutting into squares to serve. - Variation
Prepare using Neufchatel cheese, frozen lite whipped topping and fat-free milk.
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Nutrition InformationNutrition Per Serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 200 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total fat 10g | |
| Saturated fat 7g | |
| Cholesterol 20mg | |
| Sodium 230mg | |
| Carbohydrate 27g | |
| Dietary fiber 0g | |
| Total sugars 20g | |
| Protein 2g | |
| Vitamin A | 6 %DV |
| Vitamin C | 0 %DV |
| Calcium | 6 %DV |
| Iron | 2 %DV |
