Description
Indulge in the festive delight of No-Bake Chocolate Peppermint Squares, the perfect treat for holiday gatherings or any sweet craving. This easy dessert features a cookie crumb crust layered with a creamy peppermint cheesecake filling and topped with a rich chocolate pudding layer, all without the need for baking. With just 20 minutes of prep time, you can create these gorgeous squares that are sure to impress your guests. Chill them in the fridge for a few hours, and enjoy the refreshing minty flavor combined with decadent chocolate. Whether served at parties or as an everyday indulgence, these squares are a crowd-pleaser that will leave everyone wanting more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup finely crushed peppermint candy cane -OR- starlight mints
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 1/4 cup whipped topping
- 1 pkg 4-serving size instant chocolate pudding
- 1 3/4 cups milk
- 8 oz whipped topping
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped peppermint candy cane
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by mixing vanilla wafer crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl. Press firmly into a 9 x 9-inch pan and refrigerate.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese and milk until smooth. Mix in sugar and crushed peppermint, then fold in whipped topping. Spread over the crust.
- For the chocolate layer, whisk together pudding mix and milk until thickened. Spread over the peppermint layer.
- Top with whipped topping and garnish with chopped peppermint candies. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (50g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg