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Chocolate Lasagna

January 10, 2024

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Easy, cool, and creamy, this layered no-bake chocolate lasagna recipe features layers of Oreo crust, cream cheese, pudding, and whipped cream.
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Table of Contents
  1. Chocolate Lasagna Ingredients
  2. Substitutions And Additions
  3. How To Make This Chocolate Lasagna Recipe
  4. How To Serve
  5. Storage
  6. Frequently Asked Questions
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This cool, creamy chocolate lasagna recipe is the ultimate homemade dessert; you’ll be in love! The chocolate Oreo cookie crust creates the perfect base for the sweet layers of delicious pudding, cream cheese, and Cool Whip that come next. 

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Chocolate Lasagna Ingredients

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You’ll need:

  • 1 (14.3-ounce) package of Oreo cookies (regular, not double stuffed)
  • ½ cup of melted butter or margarine
  • 8 ounces of cream cheese
  • 16 ounces of Cool Whip, divided in half
  • 1 cup of powdered sugar
  • 1 (5.1-ounce) box of instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 (5.1-ounce) box of instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 3 cups of milk
  • chocolate syrup
  • Optional topping: Chocolate curls or your favorite chocolate candy

Substitutions And Additions

PUDDING: Make sure you are using instant pudding mix in this dessert recipe rather than the kind that you have to cook.

TOPPING: There are plenty of ways to add even more fun toppings to your dessert lasagna. Try mini chocolate chips, sprinkles, or chopped nuts.

COOL WHIP: If you prefer to make your own homemade whipped cream, we have a recipe here to help you.

How To Make This Chocolate Lasagna Recipe

First Layer

STEP ONE: Add the whole Oreos (cream centers included) to a food processor and pulse until the crumbles are even. Set aside one cup of crushed Oreos for the topping.

Oreos crushed in a food processor

STEP TWO: Mix the crushed Oreo cookie crumbs with half a cup of melted butter or margarine.

STEP THREE: Press the cookie and butter mixture into an even layer in the bottom of a 9×13 pan. Place pan in the refrigerator to chill.

OUR RECIPE DEVELOPER SAYS

You could also make this in pie or parfait form if you wanted! 

crushed Oreos pressed to the bottom of pan

Second Layer

STEP ONE: With an electric mixer, mix eight ounces of cream cheese, eight ounces of Cool Whip, and one cup of powdered sugar together.

Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled chocolate cookie crust layer. Place back in the refrigerator to chill.

PRO TIP:

Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature so that you don’t end up with lumps in your creamy filling.

cream cheese mixture spread over the crust in a baking dish

Third Layer

STEP ONE: Mix the packages of instant vanilla pudding and instant chocolate pudding together with three cups of cold milk. Spread on top of the cream cheese layer.

pudding mixture spread over cream cheese layer in a baking dish

Fourth Layer

STEP ONE: Finally, spread 8 ounces of Cool Whip over the third layer.

cool whip spread over the top of the pudding layer in a baking dish

STEP TWO: Sprinkle with the remaining crumbled Oreos.

Oreo crumbs sprinkled overtop of the cool whip in a baking dish

STEP THREE: Drizzle a light layer of chocolate syrup over the entire cake.

STEP FOUR: Top with chocolate curls or your favorite chocolate candy chopped into small pieces, if you like.

STEP FIVE: Refrigerate until ready to serve.

PRO TIP:

Chilling this dessert overnight will make it easier to cut and give it a thicker consistency. If you plan to make it a day ahead, add it to the fridge overnight.

How To Serve

Every chocolate lover won’t be able to resist diving into this delicious dessert.

Serve it with a warm mug of homemade hot chocolate or a chocolate milkshake for an over-the-top treat.

Some of my other favorite no-bake chocolate desserts include our no bake chocolate pudding pie and our no bake Oreo cheesecake.

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Storage

IN THE FRIDGE: Store leftovers of this chocolate lasagna dessert covered with plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. 

IN THE FREEZER: You can freeze the chocolate lasagna for up to 2 months. Allow it to thaw in the refrigerator before serving.

close up shot of Chocolate Lasagna in a baking dish

This amazing, light dessert is served cold and is no-bake, making it a good option for warmer months. With an Oreo crust and layers of chocolate and cheesecake, there is a little something for everyone in this chocolate lasagna.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use a different type of crust for this no-bake dessert recipe?

You could use Nilla wafers or a graham cracker crust in place of the chocolate cookie crust for this easy dessert.

Is this easy chocolate lasagna recipe the same as chocolate lush?

Yes! This great recipe goes by many names, including chocolate lush, chocolate dream, and chocolate lasagna.

Can I make this ahead of time?

This recipe is actually best if you make it ahead of time and let it chill to make sure all of the layers are set.

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Chocolate Lasagna

5 from 19 votes
Easy, cool, and creamy, this layered no-bake chocolate lasagna recipe features layers of Oreo crust, cream cheese, pudding, and whipped cream.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 12
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Ingredients
  

  • 14.3 ounces Oreo cookies (regular, not double stuffed)
  • ½ cup margarine or butter, melted
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 16 ounces Cool Whip, divided in half
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 5.1 ounces instant vanilla pudding
  • 5.1 ounces instant chocolate pudding
  • 3 cups milk
  • chocolate syrup
  • chocolate curls or your favorite chocolate candy, optional garnish

Instructions
 

First Layer

  • Add the whole Oreos (cream centers included) to a food processor and pulse until the crumbles are even. Set aside one cup of crushed Oreos for the topping.
  • Mix the crushed Oreo cookie crumbs with half a cup of melted butter or margarine.
  • Press the cookie and butter mixture into an even layer in the bottom of a 9×13 pan. Place pan in the refrigerator to chill.

Second Layer

  • With an electric mixer, mix eight ounces of cream cheese, eight ounces of Cool Whip, and one cup of powdered sugar together. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled chocolate cookie crust layer. Place back in the refrigerator to chill.

Third Layer

  • Mix the packages of instant vanilla pudding and instant chocolate pudding together with three cups of cold milk. Spread on top of the cream cheese layer.

Fourth Layer

  • Spread 8 ounces of Cool Whip over the third layer.
  • Sprinkle with remaining crumbled Oreos.
  • Drizzle a light layer of chocolate syrup over the entire cake.
  • Top with chocolate curls or your favorite chocolate candy chopped into small pieces, if you like.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve.

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Notes

  • You could also make this in pie or parfait form if you wanted! 
  • Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature so that you don’t end up with lumps in your creamy filling.
  • Chilling this dessert overnight will make it easier to cut and give it a thicker consistency. If you plan to make it a day ahead, add it to the fridge overnight.

Nutrition

Calories: 514kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 551mg | Potassium: 270mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 51g | Vitamin A: 656IU | Calcium: 146mg | Iron: 4mg
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  2. Toni Ayne Thomason says

    5 stars
    O.M.G.! Talk about delicious!!! This is one of my favorite recipes. I cannot get enough of it.

    Reply

      • Layne Kangas says

        Hi, JoAnn – there is a printable version of the recipe available right in the bottom of this post. Enjoy!

  7. Marilee DeAngelis says

    This looks amazing. How much in advance can this dessert be made? Will the crust get too soggy if it sits overnight?

    Reply

  10. Ashlee Diamond says

    Hiya,
    Would love to try this receipt but I’m from New Zealand and we dont have cool whip here.
    What could you use as a substitute?

    Reply

      • Elisabeth Morrissey says

        This looks yummy! It’s going in my “It’s Too Hot to Bake file. The only change I plan to make is using stabilized whipped cream in place of the artificial whipped topping. A pint of heavy cream, an envelope of Knox gelatin, and a couple of tablespoons of powdered sugar and you have the same thing with nothing invented in a chemistry lab.

  14. kim says

    Confused as to how the vanilla and chocolate pudding mixed together with milk is spreadable? It’s totally liquid so I am hoping it gets firmer as it sets in the refrigerator? The recipe does not call for the pudding to be cooked as directed on the box of pudding.

    Reply

  20. Lynn Leiby says

    5 stars
    This was perfection! I made this for a church potluck and the response was overwhelming. Comments such as, “this is the best thing I’ve ever put in my mouth!” and “I wanted to lick the empty dish but people were watching!” I personally thought there was so much going on with the flavors. Not too much of one thing but with each layer a distinct different flavor. This is a keeper for sure.

    Reply

  22. marian rogansky says

    ate with 1st layer chocolate, 2nd layer with a slight mint flavor, third layer a mocha flavor, how do i get mint flavor and mocha and how much if I add flavoring.

    Reply

  24. Marylou says

    Hmm…. sounds delicious as is, but wonder if I could adapt for one son’s bday who loves lemon… lemon filled cookies and lemon pudding?

    Reply

  25. Kiara says

    Can I freeze left overs? I am making it as a birthday surprise for a friend and his mom wants me to freeze a piece for when she gets back from a vacation. 🤔

    Reply

  26. Dena says

    While reading the summary it says 1 small box of vanilla and one small box of chocolate but the directions list it as a 5.1 oz box of each. That is the big size of pudding. Which is correct?

    Reply

  27. Elaine Huyser says

    I have made this choc lasagne and I am very happy with what went into my mouth!!!! Definitely a recipe for dinner nights with my share my Table friends. Thank you all the way from South Africa.

    Reply

  30. Barbara says

    5 stars
    Made this for my birthday and it was great. Gonna ,
    make it for my grandson”s birthday soon. Delish dessert

    Reply

  31. Haley says

    I made this and the bottom layer was incredibly hard to cut through and stuck to the bottom of the pan. What did I do wrong and how can I fix this in the future?

    Reply

    • Layne Kangas says

      Hey, Haley – I haven’t had that happen before. I wonder if it got too cold? Like almost frozen where it was hard to slice? Or perhaps it was a little too much butter and then it made it hard to slice when it could too cold? I don’t have a solid answer for you, I’m sorry!

      Reply

  32. Denise says

    5 stars
    My family and I agree…This is probably the best chocolate dessert that we have had in a really long time. It is so easy to make. You definitely cannot worry about the calories though.

    Reply

  34. Lauren N Solano says

    Hey I see this includes nutritional information however it doesn’t tell a serving size and we have a diabetic so is there any way to find that out?

    Thank you

    Reply

  37. Amanda says

    Just double checking. The recipe calls for 1 box 5.1 oz chocolate and 5.1 oz vanilla pudding and only 3 cups milk.

    Then below it says to add two small boxes of pudding. The 5.1 oz are the large size and the 3.4 oz are the small size.

    Please verify which size pudding to add.
    Thank you,

    Reply

  38. Jp says

    5 stars
    This is a fast & quick dessert. Especially if you’re a chocolate lover. I chopped a few Andes mints & incorporated them in with the remaining crumbs, chocolate curls. Yummy!

    Reply

  40. Avery says

    Hello! I’m trying to decide if I should make this tonight to serve tomorrow evening or just try to make it quickly tomorrow. Which would you recommend? Is it better chilled more than an hour or so?

    Reply

  44. ginny says

    5 stars
    I took this to a family gathering and the pan came home CLEAN! this chocolate Lasagna is a winner!

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