Creamy 3-layer dessert: the perfect recipe to serve at the holidays

🎁 Make It Festive!

To add a holiday twist:

• Use peppermint extract in the cream cheese layer and top with crushed candy canes.
• Add spiced gingersnap cookies instead of graham crackers for the crust.
• Top with seasonal fruit, like sugared cranberries or pomegranate seeds, for a pop of color.

🍽 Perfect For…

• Christmas Eve dinner
• Holiday potlucks
• New Year’s parties
• A festive weeknight treat with hot cocoa

🧊 Storing Tips

Keep the dessert covered in the fridge. It will stay fresh and delicious for up to 3–4 days—that is, if there are any leftovers!

Final Thoughts

This creamy 3-layer dessert is the perfect combination of texture and flavor: buttery crunch, silky cheesecake, and smooth pudding. It’s elegant, satisfying, and wonderfully simple.

So this holiday season, serve a dessert that wows—without the stress. One bite, and everyone will be asking for the recipe.

Would you like a printable recipe card or a variation with different pudding flavors? Let me know!