Chocolate Lasagna Recipe
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Chocolate Lasagna Recipe
Description
Chocolate Lasagna Recipe begins with a crust made by mixing flour, butter, and finely chopped pecans pressed into a 9x13 pan and baked lightly. The crust’s texture is crumbly and nutty, providing a sturdy foundation for the creamy layers above.
The cream cheese layer blends softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and half of the Cool Whip carton, creating a smooth and sweet filling that contrasts nicely with the slightly denser crust. Over this, a pudding layer made from chocolate and butterscotch instant pudding mixes beaten with milk adds a rich, creamy component with both chocolate and caramel notes.
The top is finished with the remaining Cool Whip spread evenly and chilled to allow the layers to set. This dessert suits serving chilled and offers a combination of textures from crumbly crust to creamy fillings and airy topping, making it a popular sweet treat for gatherings.
Softening cream cheese before mixing prevents lumps in the filling. Sifting powdered sugar helps achieve a smooth texture in the cream cheese layer. Using unsalted butter in the crust allows control over the saltiness.
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 1 cup flour
- ½ cup butter
- 1 cup pecans finely chopped
For the cream cheese layer:
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 9 ounces Cool Whip ½ of carton
For the pudding layer:
- 2 Instant pudding mix 1 butterscotch and 1 chocolate, 3.4 ounce packs
- 2 ½ cups milk cold
For the topping:
- Cool Whip other ½ of carton
Instructions
For the Crust:
- Mix crust ingredients thoroughly.
- Press into the bottom of a 9x13 pan. Bake at 300 degrees for 15 to 20 min, then cool.
For the cream cheese layer:
- Beat together the cream cheese, and powdered sugar, and cool whip til smooth.
- Spread evenly over the cooled crust.
For the pudding layer:
- Beat pudding and milk for 2 minutes.
- Then spread evenly over the cream cheese layer.
For the topping:
- Spread on remaining cool whip and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
Notes
- Soften cream cheese to room temperature for a smooth cream layer without lumps.
- Sift powdered sugar before mixing with cream cheese to avoid lumps.
- Use unsalted butter in the crust to better control the dish's sodium level.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 15Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 260 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 260kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 38mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 134mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 137mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 503IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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