Chocolate Lasagna Recipe (No-Bake Dessert)
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Chocolate Lasagna Recipe (No-Bake Dessert)
Description
Beginning with a crust made from finely crushed Oreo cookies mixed with melted butter, the base is pressed into a large dish and chilled. Above that sits the cheesecake layer: cream cheese beaten with vanilla and powdered sugar, folded into whipped topping for a light, creamy consistency. Next is a thick layer of prepared chocolate pudding, spread evenly over the cheesecake. The dessert is topped with a layer of whipped topping and sprinkled with reserved crushed Oreos for added texture and decoration.
The dessert requires chilling for at least two hours to allow layers to set properly, resulting in distinct but complementary textures: a firm cookie base, silky cream cheese layer, smooth pudding, and airy whipped topping. The no-bake method simplifies preparation and suits warm weather or occasions when oven use is inconvenient.
This dessert can be sliced and served chilled, making it a convenient and visually appealing sweet treat for gatherings or family meals.
Ingredients
Crust Layer:
- 14.3 oz Oreo cookie or 405 grams, pack
- 6 Tbsp butter melted, unsalted
Cheesecake Layer:
- 12 oz cream cheese room temp
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 8 oz Cool Whip refrigerated (whipped topping)
Chocolate Pudding Layer:
- 7.8 oz chocolate pudding mix two 3.9oz packages, instant
- 3 1/4 cup milk whole, cold
Top Layer:
- 8 oz Cool Whip refrigerated (whipped topping)
Instructions
Prepare Oreo crust:
- In a food processor or blender, crush the whole pack of oreos with their cream until fine crumbs form. Set aside about 3 Tbsp of crushed oreos for the topping. Transfer to a bowl and combine with melted butter.
- In a 9”x13” baking dish, press the Oreo mixture into the bottom of the pan with a spatula to create a crust. Refrigerate while preparing the cheesecake layer.
Prepare cheesecake layer:
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese with vanilla and powdered sugar. Fold in the Cool Whip. Evenly and carefully spread the crust. Refrigerate while preparing the pudding layer.
Prepare chocolate pudding layer:
- In a bowl, beat together the pudding mix and milk until the pudding thickens.
- Spread the chocolate pudding evenly over the cheesecake layer. Refrigerate until pudding sets.
Top layer:
- Top with a cool whip as the final layer and sprinkle with reserved crushed Oreos then cover and chill at least 2 hours and keep chilled until ready to serve.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 16people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 362 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 362kcal | 18% |
| Carbs | 42g | |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 424mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 210mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 546IU | 11% |
| Calcium | 114mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.