These festive Christmas Lasagna Cups are a beautiful, easy no-bake dessert made with layers of fluffy red and green cake crumbs, creamy cheesecake filling and light whipped topping. Finished with Christmas sprinkles, crushed candy canes and adorable holiday decorations, they’re perfect for Christmas parties and family gatherings!
Prep time: 25 minutes
Chilling time: 2 hours
Total time: 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 8 individual dessert cups
Recipe note: The image doesn’t provide exact quantities, so this is a complete suggested recipe inspired by the pictured dessert.
1. Ingredients
For the cake layers
- 2 cups red velvet cake crumbs (prepared cake)
- 2 cups vanilla or white cake crumbs, colored green
- Red and green food coloring, if needed
Use ready-made cakes or leftover baked cake to keep this recipe no-bake.
For the creamy cheesecake filling
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 package (3.4 oz / 96 g) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup cold milk
- 1 cup whipped topping
For the topping
- 2 cups whipped topping
- Christmas red, green and white sprinkles
- Crushed candy canes
- Mini Christmas tree decorations (optional)
- Small festive candies (optional)
2. Step-by-step instructions
Step 1 – Prepare the cake crumbs
Crumble the prepared red velvet cake into a bowl until you have fine, fluffy crumbs.
In another bowl, crumble the vanilla cake. Add a little green food coloring and mix gently until evenly colored.
Set both bowls aside.
Step 2 – Prepare the cream cheese mixture
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and fluffy.
Add the vanilla extract and continue mixing.
Step 3 – Prepare the pudding
In a separate bowl, whisk the instant vanilla pudding mix with 1 cup of cold milk for approximately 2 minutes until thickened.
Step 4 – Make the cheesecake filling
Add the prepared pudding to the cream cheese mixture.
Mix until smooth and creamy.
Gently fold in 1 cup of whipped topping using a spatula until the filling becomes light and fluffy.
Step 5 – Prepare the dessert cups
Arrange 8 clear plastic dessert cups or small glass jars on a tray.
Add approximately 2 tablespoons of green cake crumbs to the bottom of each cup.
Press gently to create an even layer.
Step 6 – Add the first creamy layer
Spoon or pipe a layer of cheesecake filling over the green cake crumbs.
Spread gently to create an even layer.
Step 7 – Add the red cake layer
Add approximately 2 tablespoons of red velvet cake crumbs over the cheesecake filling.
Spread evenly without pressing too firmly.
Step 8 – Add another creamy layer
Pipe or spoon another layer of cheesecake filling over the red cake crumbs.
Smooth the top gently.
Step 9 – Decorate
Add a generous swirl of whipped topping to each dessert cup.
Decorate with:
- Red, green and white Christmas sprinkles.
- Crushed candy canes.
- Mini Christmas tree decorations.
- Small festive candies.
Step 10 – Chill and serve
Place the dessert cups in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to allow the layers to set and the flavors to combine.
Serve chilled and enjoy!
3. Tips for perfect Christmas lasagna cups
- Use completely cooled cake before crumbling.
- Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature to avoid lumps.
- Use instant pudding, not cook-and-serve pudding.
- Pipe the cheesecake filling for neat, beautiful layers.
- Don’t add too much food coloring at once.
- Add crunchy candy cane decorations shortly before serving.
4. Fun Christmas variations
- Chocolate version: Use chocolate cake crumbs instead of red velvet.
- Strawberry version: Add chopped strawberries between the layers.
- Peppermint version: Add ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract to the cheesecake filling.
- Oreo version: Replace cake crumbs with crushed red and green sandwich cookies.
- White chocolate version: Add white chocolate shavings between the layers.
5. Storage instructions
- Refrigerator: Store covered for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Freezing is not recommended because the creamy filling may change texture.
- Make ahead: Prepare the cups one day before serving, but add the final decorations shortly before serving.
No-bake Christmas dessert!
🎄 Red, green, creamy and absolutely festive! These Christmas Lasagna Cups are guaranteed to bring a little holiday magic to your dessert table.