Peppermint Chocolate Delight Recipe
Deliciously fluffy layered Peppermint Chocolate Delight is simple and kid-friendly. It's our new favorite Christmas dessert!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Refrigerate2 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
Total Time2 hours hrs 20 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12
Author: Lil' Luna
- 2 1/2 cups vanilla wafers
- 1/4 cup butter melted
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 3 cups milk
- 12 oz Cool Whip thawed and divided (or whipping cream)
- 7.8 oz instant chocolate pudding (2 - 3.4 oz. boxes)
- crushed candy canes
Begin by crushing wafers in a Ziploc bag. Add melted butter and mix until well coated. Press onto the bottom of 9x13 dish.
In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, 2 tablespoons milk and peppermint extract until well blended. Fold in half of Cool Whip and mix well. Spread over crust.
Make pudding by whisking milk and instant pudding in a bowl until thickened. Pour over cream cheese layer and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes.
Top with remaining Cool Whip and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Add crushed candy canes right before serving. ENJOY!
Serving: 12g | Calories: 410kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 498mg | Potassium: 203mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 496IU | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 1mg