Peppermint Chocolate Delight Recipe
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Peppermint Chocolate Delight Recipe
Description
The Peppermint Chocolate Delight Recipe starts with a crust of crushed vanilla wafers mixed with melted butter, pressed firmly into a baking dish to create a crisp base. The next layer blends softened cream cheese, sugar, milk, and peppermint extract folded into half of the Cool Whip, lending a smooth and slightly tangy peppermint cream layer. A layer of instant chocolate pudding is prepared with milk and poured over the cream cheese layer, then chilled to set. The dessert is finished with the remaining Cool Whip and a sprinkle of crushed candy canes for a festive crunch.
This layered dessert balances the sweetness of chocolate pudding with the minty freshness from peppermint extract and candy cane, creating an inviting combination of creamy and crunchy textures. Chilling the dish allows the flavors to meld and the pudding to firm up for easy slicing and serving.
Peppermint Chocolate Delight is served chilled and can be a festive addition to holiday gatherings or a cool sweet treat in warmer months.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups vanilla wafers
- 1/4 cup butter melted
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 3 cups milk
- 12 oz Cool Whip thawed and divided (or whipping cream)
- 7.8 oz chocolate pudding mix 2 - 3.4 oz. boxes, instant
- candy canes crushed
Instructions
- Begin by crushing wafers in a Ziploc bag. Add melted butter and mix until well coated. Press onto the bottom of 9x13 dish.
- In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, 2 tablespoons milk and peppermint extract until well blended. Fold in half of Cool Whip and mix well. Spread over crust.
- Make pudding by whisking milk and instant pudding in a bowl until thickened. Pour over cream cheese layer and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes.
- Top with remaining Cool Whip and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Add crushed candy canes right before serving. ENJOY!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 410 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 12g | |
| Calories | 410kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 38mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 498mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 203mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 39g | 78% |
| Vitamin A | 496IU | 10% |
| Calcium | 114mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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