Chocolate Peppermint 4-Layer Dessert 🍫🌿
A rich, creamy, and festive treat perfect for the holidays
Description
This Chocolate Peppermint 4-Layer Dessert is a heavenly combination of chocolate, peppermint, and creamy layers that will wow your family and friends. With a crunchy chocolate cookie crust, silky cream cheese filling, fluffy whipped layers, and peppermint-topped chocolate ganache, each bite is a decadent holiday delight.
It’s no-bake, easy to assemble, and perfect for parties, potlucks, or just indulging your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Crust
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1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs
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¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
Cream Cheese Layer
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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½ cup powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Whipped Layer
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1 cup heavy whipping cream
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2 tablespoons sugar
Chocolate Peppermint Topping
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½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
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2 tablespoons heavy cream
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Crushed peppermint candies, for garnish
Directions
1️⃣ Make the Crust
In a medium bowl, combine chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press evenly into the bottom of an 8×8-inch pan. Chill in the refrigerator for 10–15 minutes to set.
2️⃣ Prepare the Cream Cheese Layer
In a bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth. Spread evenly over the chilled crust. Return to the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
3️⃣ Whip the Cream
In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream with sugar until soft peaks form. Spread whipped cream over the cream cheese layer, smoothing the top evenly.
4️⃣ Add Chocolate Peppermint Topping
Melt chocolate chips with heavy cream in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Drizzle over the whipped cream layer. Sprinkle generously with crushed peppermint candies for a festive touch.
5️⃣ Chill & Serve
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow layers to set. Cut into squares and serve chilled.