Chocolate Peppermint 4 Layer Dessert

5 from 6 votes

Chocolate Peppermint 4 Layer Dessert

My Grandma’s 4 Layer Dessert all dressed up for Christmas! You’re going to love the all the yummy layers in this Chocolate Peppermint 4 Layer Dessert!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword chocolate peppermint 4 layer dessert

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 10

Total Time 40

Servings servings

Calories 134kcal

Author Trish - Mom On Timeout

Ingredients

First Layer

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup crushed nuts I like pecans
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter melted

Second Layer

8 oz cream cheese softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup Cool Whip from 8 oz container
1 tsp peppermint extract

Third Layer

6.8 oz chocolate instant pudding 2 packages
3 cups milk

Fourth Layer

1/3 cup Cool Whip Remaining Cool Whip from 8 oz container
1/4 cup chocolate shavings
1/4 cup crushed candy canes

Instructions

First Layer

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Combine ingredients and press into a 9x13 baking dish.
Bake for 10 minutes.
Cool.

Second Layer

Beat cream cheese in a mixer until light and fluffy.
Add in Cool Whip.
Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until thoroughly combined.
Mix in peppermint extract.
Spread on cool crust.

Third Layer

Combine pudding mix and milk and prepare according to package instructions.
Spread over second layer.

Fourth Layer

Top third layer with remaining Cool Whip.
Sprinkle on chocolate shavings and crushed candy canes.
Keep refrigerated.

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