Hot Chocolate Lasagna
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Hot Chocolate Lasagna
Description
Hot Chocolate Lasagna starts with a crust of finely ground Oreo cookies mixed with melted butter, pressed into a casserole dish and chilled to firm. The first layer combines butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and instant milk chocolate powder folded into Cool Whip, forming a cheesy yet airy mousse reminiscent of hot chocolate flavors. Above this sits a layer of chocolate pudding mixed with milk until thickened, providing a smooth, custard-like texture.
The topmost layer is a generous spread of whipped cream sweetened lightly with powdered sugar, sprinkled with mini marshmallows before serving. The dessert benefits from refrigeration overnight, which allows the layers to stabilize and intensify in flavor. Serving is completed by drizzling melted chocolate or Nutella on top for extra richness and contrast.
This treat is sweet and indulgent, suitable as a celebratory dessert or when a chocolate-rich, no-bake option is desired. It holds well refrigerated for several days, making it convenient for making ahead.
Ingredients
- For Oreo Crust:
- 36 Oreo cookies ground
- ½ cup butter unsalted, melted
- Hot Chocolate Cheesecake Mousse Layer:
- ½ cup butter unsalted, softened
- 8 oz. cream cheese softened
- 1/2 powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 5 instant hot cocoa mix milk chocolate flavor, 0.73 oz envelopes
- 1 1/4 cups Cool Whip
- Chocolate Pudding Layer:
- 2 chocolate instant pudding mix 3.8 oz
- 2 ¾ cups milk
- Topping:
- 1 ¼ cups heavy whipping cream or 2 ½ cups whipped cream
- 2 Tablespoons powdered sugar
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- chocolate topping or Nutella, for serving
Instructions
- * To make the crust place whole Oreo cookies with the filling in a food processor and ground in fine crumbs. Stir in melted butter and press the mixture in the bottom of 13 x 9 inches casserole dish. Place in the fridge or freezer to firm while making next layer.
- * To make Hot Chocolate Cheesecake Mousse Layer, beat softened butter and cream cheese with vanilla and powdered sugar until creamy and smooth.
- * Mix in instant milk chocolate powder Fold in the cool whip. Then, spread over the crust and set in the fridge or freezer to firm.
- * For pudding layer in a bowl whisk instant chocolate pudding mix and milk until it starts thickening. spread over hot chocolate mousse layer. Place in the fridge or freezer to set.
- * When pudding layer has set, Spread cool whip on top of pudding layer and place in the fridge for a few hours or better overnight.
- * Before serving sprinkle 2 cups of mini marshmallows over the top.
- * Serve drizzled with melted chocolate
- * Store leftovers in the fridge.
Notes
- For best results, chill the dessert overnight to allow layers to set firmly.
- This dessert can be prepared 2-3 days in advance and stored covered in the fridge.
- Drizzle with melted chocolate or Nutella just before serving for extra flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 643 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 643kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 63g | 21% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 42g | 65% |
| Saturated Fat | 24g | 120% |
| Cholesterol | 102mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 677mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 243mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 44g | 88% |
| Vitamin A | 1195IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 133mg | 13% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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