Description
This festive Christmas Lasagna Dessert combines layers of red velvet cake, creamy sweetened cream cheese with crushed candy canes, vibrant green vanilla pudding, and cool whipped topping into a delightful holiday treat that’s perfect for parties and celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Layer
- 1 box red velvet cake mix
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 1 egg
Cream Cheese Layer
- 16 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup confectioners sugar
- 1/4 cup crushed candy canes
- 1/4 cup milk
- 16 ounces Cool Whip (divided)
Pudding Layer
- 2 3/4 cups milk divided
- 2 3.4 ounce packages vanilla instant pudding
- Green gel food coloring
Garnish
- Christmas sprinkles
- Crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 13×9 inch baking pan to prevent sticking.
- Make Cake Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the red velvet cake mix, melted butter, and egg until well mixed.
- Bake Cake Layer: Spread the cake batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Layer: In another bowl, mix softened cream cheese and confectioners sugar until smooth. Add 1/4 cup milk and beat until creamy.
- Add Candy Canes and Cool Whip: Fold in one container (16 ounces) of Cool Whip and crushed candy canes, then spread this mixture evenly over the cooled cake layer. Refrigerate to set.
- Make Pudding Layer: In a large bowl, whisk together the remaining 2 3/4 cups milk and the vanilla instant pudding mixes until thickened. Add green gel food coloring until the pudding reaches a vibrant Grinch green color.
- Assemble and Chill: Pour the green pudding over the cream cheese layer and return the dish to the refrigerator. Chill for at least 4 hours to allow the layers to set properly.
- Add Final Topping and Garnish: After the pudding has set, spread the second container of Cool Whip evenly over the top. Garnish with Christmas sprinkles and crushed candy canes before serving.
Notes
- For a fun variation, turn this dessert into a trifle by cutting the baked cake into chunks and layering it with cream cheese and pudding mixtures in a large glass bowl.
- Ensure the cake layer is completely cooled before adding the cream cheese layer to prevent melting.
- If you prefer less sweetness, adjust the amount of confectioners sugar in the cream cheese layer slightly.
- Use crushed peppermint candies for a stronger mint flavor in the cream cheese layer.
- Green gel food coloring should be added gradually to reach your preferred shade without overpowering the pudding flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
