Description
Chocolate Lasagna is an easy no-bake dessert made with layers of crushed Oreo cookies, creamy cheesecake filling, rich instant chocolate pudding, and fluffy whipped topping. Finished with chocolate shavings, mini chocolate chips, or Oreo crumbs, this chilled dessert is perfect for parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
- 36 Oreo cookies (14.3-ounce package), including the cream centers
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 16 ounces Cool Whip, divided into two 8-ounce containers
- 8 ounces instant chocolate pudding mix (two 3.9-ounce boxes)
- 3 ¼ cups cold milk
- For Garnish: Chocolate shavings, mini chocolate chips, or Oreo crumbs
Instructions
- Prepare the Oreo Crust: Process the Oreo cookies in a food processor until finely crushed, keeping the cream centers intact. Alternatively, place them in a zip-top bag and crush with a rolling pin. Add the melted butter and mix until combined. Press the mixture into an even layer in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Refrigerate or freeze while preparing the next layer.
- Make the Cheesecake Layer: In a bowl, beat the cream cheese, 2 tablespoons milk, and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy. Gently fold in one 8-ounce container of Cool Whip.
- Spread the Cheesecake Layer: Carefully spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chilled Oreo crust. Return the dish to the refrigerator or freezer while preparing the pudding.
- Prepare the Chocolate Pudding: Whisk the instant chocolate pudding mix with 3 ¼ cups cold milk until thickened.
- Add the Pudding Layer: Carefully spread the chocolate pudding over the cheesecake layer. Refrigerate for about 5 to 10 minutes, until the pudding sets.
- Add the Whipped Topping: Spread the second 8-ounce container of Cool Whip evenly over the chocolate pudding layer.
- Garnish: Sprinkle the top with chocolate shavings, mini chocolate chips, or Oreo crumbs.
- Chill: Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. For easier slicing, you can also freeze it for an hour or two before serving.
- Serve: Slice into 12 pieces and serve chilled.
Notes
- Use Instant Pudding: Be sure to use instant chocolate pudding mix, not Cook & Serve pudding. Instant pudding thickens by whisking with cold milk and does not need to be cooked.
- Chilling: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight so the layers set properly before slicing.
- Easier Slicing: Freezing the dessert for an hour or two before cutting can help create neater slices.
- Garnish Options: Finish with chocolate shavings, mini chocolate chips, or crushed Oreo cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American