Christmas Cookie Lasagna Delight (Printable Version)

# What You'll Need:

→ Crust

01 - 24 Christmas sugar cookies
02 - 85 grams unsalted butter, melted

→ Cheesecake Layer

03 - 225 grams cream cheese, softened
04 - 100 grams granulated sugar
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 240 milliliters heavy cream or whipped topping

→ Pudding Layer

07 - 96 grams instant vanilla pudding mix
08 - 360 milliliters cold milk
09 - ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
10 - 60 grams crushed Christmas cookies

→ Topping

11 - 480 milliliters whipped topping
12 - Crushed Christmas cookies, sprinkles, or mini chocolate chips for decoration

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Crush the cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or by hand. Combine with melted butter until evenly moistened. Press firmly into the base of an 20x20 centimeter dish. Refrigerate to set.
02 - Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth. Fold in whipped cream or topping, then spread evenly over the chilled crust.
03 - Whisk pudding mix, cold milk, and almond extract until thickened. Stir in crushed cookies and spread over the cheesecake layer.
04 - Spread whipped topping evenly over the pudding layer. Garnish with crushed cookies, sprinkles, or mini chocolate chips as desired.
05 - Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours or overnight to allow layers to set and flavors to meld.

# Helpful Notes:

01 - Use red and green cookies for a festive appearance. Substitute pudding mix flavors for variety. Store leftovers refrigerated up to 3 days.