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Chocolate Lasagna Dessert

Chocolate Lasagna Dessert

This decadent layered no-bake treat features chocolate pudding, cream cheese, and whipped topping over a cookie crust. It's visually impressive and designed to hit all your taste buds with contrasting textures and complementary flavors.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 385 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch Baking Dish
  • Food Processor
  • Electric Mixer

Ingredients
  

For the crust

  • 36 Oreo cookies regular, not Double Stuf
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted

For the cream cheese layer

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 oz whipped topping like Cool Whip, divided

For the chocolate pudding layer

  • 2 packages instant chocolate pudding mix 3.9 oz packages
  • 2-3/4 cups cold milk

For the topping

  • Remaining whipped topping
  • 2 tablespoons chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Process Oreo cookies (filling included) in a food processor until they reach fine crumbs. Mix with melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.
  • Press firmly into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish, creating an even layer with the back of a measuring cup for optimal compression.
  • Beat softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until light and fluffy (approximately 2 minutes). Gradually add sugar, milk, and vanilla, continuing to beat until smooth.
  • Gently fold in half of the whipped topping using a spatula with a figure-eight motion. Spread this mixture evenly over the crust, taking extra care to reach the corners of the dish.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the chocolate pudding mix and cold milk for 2 minutes until it begins to thicken. Let it set for 5 minutes.
  • Pour and spread the pudding mixture over the cream cheese layer, using an offset spatula for the smoothest finish.
  • Spread the remaining whipped topping over the pudding layer, creating decorative swirls if desired. Sprinkle with chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips.
  • Cover carefully with plastic wrap, ensuring it doesn't touch the top layer. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, though overnight chilling yields the most defined layers and allows flavors to meld perfectly.

Notes

For best results, make this dessert 12-24 hours in advance of serving.
Clean your knife between cuts for picture-perfect slices.
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, though optimal texture remains for the first 3 days.
Use a sharp knife dipped in hot water and wiped dry for clean slices.
This dessert is not freezer-friendly as the texture of the cream cheese layer degrades upon thawing.

Nutrition

Calories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 4gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 13gSodium: 350mgSugar: 29g
Keyword Chocolate Lasagna, No-Bake Dessert, Layered Dessert, Oreo Dessert, Chocolate Pudding Dessert
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