Best 3 Candy Cane Lush Recipes

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Candy cane lush is a delicious and festive dessert that is perfect for the holidays. It is made with layers of crushed candy canes, cream cheese, whipped cream, and a graham cracker crust. This dessert is sure to be a hit with family and friends, and it is also very easy to make.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CANDY CANE LUSH



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Our favorite layered dessert heads to the North Pole with this peppermint-loaded lush. Starting with a Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie crust and finished with a peppermint sprinkle atop billowy whipped topping, this dessert is a must-make for the holiday season.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 5h10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix
Butter and egg called for on cookie mix pouch for Drop Cookies
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 container (12 oz) Cool Whip frozen whipped topping, thawed
9 peppermint candy canes (6-inch each), unwrapped, coarsely crushed (about 3/4 cup)
2 boxes (3.4 oz each) Jell-O™ white chocolate-flavor instant pudding & pie filling mix
3 cups cold milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Make drop cookies as directed on pouch. Cool completely, at least 20 minutes.
  • In food processor, process half of the cookies to coarse crumbs. Remove to large bowl. Process remaining cookies to coarse crumbs; add to bowl. Stir in 1/3 cup melted butter until well blended. In ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish, press cookie crumb mixture firmly in bottom. Set aside.
  • In large bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth, scraping down side of bowl frequently. Beat in 2 cups whipped topping. Stir in 1/2 cup of the crushed candies. Spread over cookie crust.
  • In medium bowl, beat dry pudding mixes and milk with whisk about 2 minutes or until thick. Spread evenly over cream cheese layer. Drop remaining whipped topping by spoonfuls over pudding layer; spread evenly. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours.
  • When ready to serve, sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup crushed candies on top. Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Cover and refrigerate any remaining pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 170 mg, Sugar 23 g, TransFat 0 g

CANDY CANE COOKIES I



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Make one complete cookie at a time. If the dough of one color is shaped first, the little rolls become to dry to twist.

Provided by Dolores White

Categories     Desserts     Cookies

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup butter
½ cup shortening
1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
1 egg
1 ½ teaspoons almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ½ cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon red food coloring

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • Mix well the shortening and butter, sugar, egg, almond and vanilla. In a separate bowl, mix flour and salt and add to shortening mixture. Divide dough in half.
  • Blend red food coloring into one half. Roll 1 teaspoon of the red dough and 1 teaspoon of the white dough on lightly floured board into 4 inch strips. Place strips side by side and press lightly together and twist like a rope. Curve top of rope down to look like the handle of a candy cane.
  • Bake 9 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove while still warm. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup crushed peppermint stick candy and 1/2 cup sugar (optional).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.3 calories, Carbohydrate 30.4 g, Cholesterol 35.8 mg, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 254.8 mg, Sugar 10.4 g

LAYERED CANDY CANE DESSERT



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This fabulous dessert has the magical flavor of candy canes plus the bonus of an Oreo cookie crust. And it looks like a winter wonderland. -Dawn Kreuser, Green Bay, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (14.3 ounces) Oreo cookies
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
3/4 cup crushed candy canes (about 7 regular size), divided
2 packages (3.3 ounces each) instant white chocolate pudding mix
2-3/4 cups cold 2% milk

Steps:

  • Pulse cookies in a food processor until fine crumbs form. Add melted butter; pulse just until combined. Press onto bottom of a 13x9-in. dish. Refrigerate while preparing filling., Beat cream cheese, sugar and milk until smooth. Fold in 1 cup whipped topping and 1/2 cup crushed candies. Spread over crust., Whisk pudding mix and milk 2 minutes; spread over cream cheese layer. Spread with remaining whipped topping. Refrigerate, covered, 4 hours. Sprinkle with remaining candies just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 250mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tips:

  • To ensure the success of your Candy Cane Lush recipe, use fresh and high-quality ingredients.
  • Chill the pudding and Cool Whip before mixing them together. This will help the mixture to set properly.
  • If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a ziplock bag with the corner snipped off to create the whipped cream topping.
  • Decorate the Candy Cane Lush with crushed candy canes, chocolate chips, or sprinkles before serving to add a festive touch.
  • For a more intense peppermint flavor, use crushed peppermint candies instead of candy canes in the whipped cream topping.

Conclusion:

Candy Cane Lush is an easy and delicious no-bake dessert that is perfect for the holiday season. It is made with simple ingredients that are readily available, and it can be prepared in just a few minutes. This dessert is sure to be a hit at your next holiday party or gathering. So next time you're looking for a sweet and festive treat, give Candy Cane Lush a try.

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