Description
This no-bake Chocolate Lasagna is a rich, layered dessert featuring a crunchy chocolate cookie crust, creamy sweetened cream cheese layer, silky chocolate pudding, and fluffy whipped topping, garnished with mini chocolate chips. Perfect for satisfying chocolate lovers with minimal prep and no oven required.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 package (about 25) chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreo)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Cream Cheese Layer:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
For the Chocolate Pudding Layer:
- 2 boxes (3.9 oz each) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 3 1/2 cups cold milk
For the Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips or shaved chocolate
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: In a food processor, pulse the chocolate sandwich cookies into fine crumbs. In a medium bowl, mix the cookie crumbs with the melted butter until well combined.
- Form the Crust: Press the cookie mixture into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish to form an even crust. Refrigerate the crust for 10-15 minutes to set.
- Make the Cream Cheese Layer: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Fold in 2 cups of whipped topping until well combined.
- Spread Cream Cheese Layer: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chilled cookie crust.
- Prepare Chocolate Pudding Layer: In a separate bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix and cold milk until it thickens, about 2 minutes. Pour the pudding over the cream cheese layer and spread it out evenly.
- Add Whipped Topping: Spread the remaining 1 1/2 cups of whipped topping over the pudding layer.
- Garnish: Sprinkle mini chocolate chips or shaved chocolate over the whipped topping for extra texture and flavor.
- Chill: Refrigerate the chocolate lasagna for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow the layers to set properly.
- Serve: Serve chilled and enjoy a decadent, creamy dessert perfect for any chocolate lover.
Notes
- For best results, ensure the cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in the cream cheese layer.
- You can substitute the whipped topping with homemade whipped cream if desired.
- Allowing the dessert to chill overnight enhances the flavor and makes slicing easier.
- If mini chocolate chips are not available, shaved chocolate or chopped chocolate bars work well as toppings.
- Use cold milk when preparing the pudding to ensure it thickens properly.
