Christmas Dessert Lasagna has 4 luscious layers for a sweet and delicious treat. It is an easy recipe for the holiday season for an amazing Christmas dessert.
This holiday dessert has bright and festive red and green layers for a great recipe. It is so pretty once cut and you can see each layer. Each bite is so creamy.
Dessert lasagnas are so fun to make. I have been making them for years. I also love to make Chocolate Lasagna Recipe and Peanut Butter Lasagna .
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What is Christmas Lasagna?
It is a layered dessert perfect for the holidays. It has a peppermint cream cheese layer for the white layer, green pudding layer and a red velvet layer on the bottom.
Each bite is so delicious, and this recipe is absolutely bursting with festive flair.
Ingredients
- Red Velvet Cake Mix. You can use any brand you love.
- Butter. Unsalted, room temperature.
- Egg. I used a large egg.
Crust
Peppermint Cheesecake Layer
- Cream cheese. Full fat, block style cream cheese.
- Peppermint extract. This gives the layer the perfect flavor.
- Cool Whip. You can also use Homemade Whipped Cream.
Green Pudding Layer
- White chocolate Pudding. Use instant pudding.
- Green Gel Food Coloring. Gel food coloring is best.
Topping
- Mini marshmallows. The mini size is perfect.
- Christmas Sprinkles. Choose your favorite typ.
- Red and Green M&Ms. This adds the perfect festive touch.
Scroll to the bottom and find the complete ingredient list in the recipe card.
Substitutions and Additions
- Toppings. Other ideas include white chocolate chips, crushed candy canes, sprinkles and more.
- Candy Cane. You can make a candy cane dessert by using red food coloring instead of green. This red layer will resemble a candy cane with pretty red and white dessert layers. Just add red food coloring for a new look.
- Omit the food coloring. You can leave the pudding as is. It will still be pretty and the dessert will be great.
- Red Velvet Cake Layer. Feel free to add a few drops red food coloring to the the cake mixture. This will enhance the bright red color.
How to Make Christmas Lasagna
Step 1 – Preheat the oven to 350. Set the oven to 350 degrees F and grease bottom of the pan with non-stick cooking spray.
Step 2. Combine the cake mix, butter and eggs in a large mixing bowl. Pour the mixture into the baking dish and bake for 15-18 minutes. Then let it cool completely.
Step 3. Make the Peppermint Cheesecake Layer. Beat the cream cheese and softened butter with peppermint extract and powdered sugar. Combine until creamy and smooth. Fold in the cool whip to the cream cheese mixture. Then spread over the crust and set in the fridge or freezer to firm.
Step 4. In a bowl, whisk instant white chocolate pudding mix and milk until it starts thickening. Add the green food coloring (a few drops at a time) until the pudding is the color that you prefer.
Step 5. Spread over the cheesecake layer. Place in the fridge or freezer to set.
Step 6. When the pudding layer has set, spread Cool Whip on top of the pudding layer. Then place in the refrigerator for a few hours or overnight.
Step 7. Before serving, sprinkle 2 cups of mini marshmallows over the top. Then top with the Christmas sprinkles and M&Ms.
Pro Tips
- Do not prepare the cake according to the instructions. You only need the ingredients listed in this recipe.
- Each layer needs sufficient time to cool or set between adding another one. This will ensure clean lines and that the layers stay separated.
- Wait to add the toppings to this dessert until ready to serve. This will prevent the candy from melting into the whipped cream. It will still taste great but won’t look as pretty if it runs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cover the dessert tightly with plastic wrap or a lid. Refrigerate up to 4 days.
Yes, this dessert is freezer friendly. Once prepared, cover in plastic wrap.
I would use several layers and then a final in aluminum foil. It can be frozen up to 1 month.
Allow to thaw before cutting and serving. I normally let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before slicing.
This dessert is easy to make in advance. I often make up to 3 days in advance to have it ready for a Christmas party.
It is actually better the next day when it firms completely overnight in the fridge. Feel free to make this 2-3 days ahead.
I love to make it in advance because it also cuts down on prep work. It helps to free up oven space when you have other things to do.
Use a sharp knife to cut this dessert into squares. Wipe any excess on the knife with a napkin so you will have clean lines.
This will ensure nice clean cuts and a gorgeous presentation when serving. The layers are so pretty.
More Christmas Desserts
- Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes
- Christmas Dump Cake Recipe
- Magic Cookie Bars
- Christmas Jello Poke Cake Recipe
- Crock Pot Christmas Candy Recipe
- Christmas Oreo Balls Recipe
Everyone will enjoy this Christmas Lasagna Recipe so make it for the holiday season! Once you do, please leave a comment and star recipe rating.
Christmas Dessert Lasagna
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 1 box Red Velvet Cake Mix
- ½ cup unsalted butter-melted
- 1 Large Egg
Peppermint Cheesecake Layer:
- ½ cup unsalted butter-softened
- 8 oz. cream cheese-softened
- 1/2 powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 1/4 cups cool whip
Green Pudding Layer:
- 2 3.8 oz. White chocolate instant pudding mix
- 2 ¾ cups milk
- Green Food Coloring
Topping:
- 1 ½ cups whipped cream
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- Christmas Sprinkles
- Red and Green M&Ms
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9X12 baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together the red velvet cake mix, butter and egg. Spread this mixture evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 15-18 minutes. Then let it cool completely at room temperature.
- To make peppermint cheesecake layer, beat softened butter and cream cheese with peppermint extract and powdered sugar until creamy and smooth.
- Fold in the cool whip. Then, spread over the crust and set in the fridge or freezer to firm.
- For the pudding layer in a bowl whisk instant white chocolate pudding mix and milk until it starts thickening. Add the green food coloring (a few drops at a time) until the pudding is the color that you prefer. Spread over the cheesecake layer. Place in the fridge or freezer to set.
- When the pudding layer has set, spread Cool Whip on top of the pudding layer and place in the fridge for a few hours (or overnight).
- Before serving, sprinkle 2 cups of mini marshmallows over the top. Then top with the Christmas sprinkles and M&Ms.
- Serve cold and enjoy!
