Description
This festive Christmas Lasagna Dessert features a red velvet cake base topped with a creamy peppermint-cream cheese layer, a vibrant green vanilla pudding layer, and whipped topping adorned with holiday sprinkles. It's a delicious, no-fuss layered dessert perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Red Velvet Cake Base
- 1 box Red Velvet Cake mix
- ½ cup butter melted
- 1 large egg
Cream Cheese Layer
- 16 ounces Cream Cheese
- ½ cup confectioners sugar
- ¼ cup crushed peppermint candies
- ¼ cup milk
- 8 ounces Whipped topping
Vanilla Pudding Layer
- 2 boxes Vanilla Instant Pudding 5.1 ounce boxes
- 2 ½ cups milk
- Green gel food coloring (5-6 drops or to desired color)
Finishing Layer
- 8 ounces Whipped topping
- Holiday colored sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 350° F 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. Use an electric mixer to blend well, forming a thick batter that resembles cookie dough.
- Bake Cake Layer: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely for about 30 minutes.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Layer: In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and confectioners sugar together until smooth. Add ¼ cup milk and mix well. Fold in 8 ounces of whipped topping and the crushed peppermint candies, stirring until combined.
- Assemble Cream Cheese Layer: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled cake layer. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set.
- Prepare Pudding Layer: In a separate large bowl, whisk the remaining 2 ½ cups milk with both vanilla instant pudding mixes until thickened. Add green gel food coloring in small increments until the desired festive green shade is achieved.
- Add Pudding Layer: Pour the green pudding over the cream cheese layer and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until fully set.
- Finish with Whipped Topping: Before serving, spread the remaining 8 ounces of whipped topping over the pudding layer and decorate with holiday colored sprinkles for a festive touch.
Notes
- Omit the peppermint candies if you prefer a less minty flavor or have allergies.
- Store the assembled dessert covered in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days to maintain freshness.
- You can use sugar-free or low-fat versions of ingredients for a lighter dessert.
- To speed up chilling time, ensure your refrigerator is cold and cover the lasagna to prevent odors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
