January 10, 2024
Review RecipeChocolate Lasagna
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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.
Chocolate Lasagna Ingredients
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.
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!
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.
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.
Fourth Layer
STEP ONE: Finally, spread 8 ounces of Cool Whip over the third layer.
STEP TWO: Sprinkle with the remaining crumbled Oreos.
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.
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
You could use Nilla wafers or a graham cracker crust in place of the chocolate cookie crust for this easy dessert.
Yes! This great recipe goes by many names, including chocolate lush, chocolate dream, and chocolate lasagna.
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
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.
Comments
Sarah says
How long should you chill it between layers?
Layne Kangas says
I leave it to chill a few minutes for each layer, as I’m working on mixing up the next layer!
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.
Layne Kangas says
I haven’t made it like that, so I can’t speak for exact measurements! You could try using different flavors of pudding or extracts to flavor. Enjoy!
Kaleigh says
Hey
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?
Layne Kangas says
We have a lemon lasagna as well, enjoy 🙂
Jaime Lang says
I was wondering why you mix vanilla and chocolate pudding together? Does it make it a less chocolate taste since there’s chocolate in the crust? I’m going to try this version. Just wondered since this is the first recipe I’ve seen with the vanilla! Thx!
Layne Kangas says
It’s what my grandma has always done and it tastes delicious. Hope you enjoy!
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. 🤔
Layne Kangas says
I honestly have never had any leftover to try and freeze LOL I think you could! It might change the texture a little when thawing but worth a shot!
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?
Layne Kangas says
It’s a 5.1-ounce box – sorry for any confusion!
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.
Terry says
This is a home run!!
Krislyn Hebert says
Can I make this the night before to serve it the next day?
Layne Kangas says
Yes!
Barbara says
Made this for my birthday and it was great. Gonna ,
make it for my grandson”s birthday soon. Delish dessert