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3.8 from 27 votes

Chocolate Lasagna

Chocolate Lasagna has layers of pecan shortbread crust, cream cheese, chocolate pudding, and whipped topping! If you are looking for a crowd pleasing dessert, this Four Layer Yummy is always a hit.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

CRUST:
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/2 /2 cup pecans chopped finely
  • 1/2 /2 cup butter melted
  • 1 (8 oz) block of cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 oz container of Cool Whip, thawed and divided (or use homemade whipped cream)
  • 1 large box (5.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding (you can substitute banana, pistachio, coconut, or butterscotch)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. For the 1st layer - the CRUST: Combine flour, pecans, and butter and press evenly into a 9X13 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Cool completely.
  3. For the 2nd Layer: Mix cream cheese and powdered sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Fold in 1 cup of the whipped cream. Spread over pecan shortbread crust and store in the fridge while you make the next layer.
  4. For the 3rd Layer: Make pudding according to package directions. Pour over cream cheese layer.
  5. For the 4th Layer: Spread remaining Cool Whip or fresh whipped cream over the pudding layer. Garnish with chocolate shavings if desired. Store in fridge.

Notes

  • Source: Audrey Frahm