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Chocolate Lasagna Recipe: This layered dessert is kid-approved! An Oreo cookie crust, with a sweet cream cheese layer, a chocolate fudge layer, and final Cool Whip layer are topped with miniature chocolate chips for a very chocolatey, fluffy, and indulgent treat. Make it a couple of hours in advance and let it set in the fridge!
Ingredients for Chocolate Lasagna
- Oreo cookies
- Unsalted butter
- Cream cheese
- Sugar
- Vanilla extract
- Milk
- Cool Whip
- Instant chocolate fudge pudding
- Miniature chocolate chips
How to Make Chocolate Lasagna
1. Make the Oreo cookie crust: place the Oreo cookies in the bowl of your food processor and pulse until the mixture resembles sand. Mix with the melted butter, and press into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Make the cream cheese layer: whisk together the softened cream cheese, milk, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gently fold in one 8 oz container of Cool Whip using a rubber spatula.
3. Make the chocolate pudding layer: whisk together the instant chocolate fudge pudding and 2 ¼ cups milk until well combined and it starts to thicken. Set aside in the refrigerator.
4. Assemble the lasagna: spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cookie crust and refrigerate for 10 minutes. Remove from the fridge and spread the chocolate pudding carefully over the cream cheese layer. Refrigerate for 10 more minutes. Spread the remaining Cool Whip over the chocolate pudding. Sprinkle the chocolate chips on top and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Can I Make Chocolate Lasagna Ahead of Time?
Absolutely! You can even freeze this dessert until ready to save. Assemble your lasagna, cover with plastic wrap once if you will keep it refrigerated and twice if frozen. If you freeze the chocolate lasagna, remove it from the freezer about 20 minutes before serving to allow it to thaw.
What Other Ingredients Can I Add to my Chocolate Lasagna?
- Add a layer of chopped Oreo cookies
- You can add a different-flavored pudding layer between the chocolate fudge pudding and Cool Whip layers.
- Shaved chocolate looks impressive when added on top!
- Adding a fourth layer of fruit pie filling like strawberry or cherry would result in a very impressive dessert.
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Chocolate Lasagna
Chocolate Lasagna Recipe: This layered dessert is kid-approved! An Oreo cookie crust, with a sweet cream cheese layer, a chocolate fudge layer, and final Cool Whip layer are topped with miniature chocolate chips for a very chocolatey, fluffy, and indulgent treat.
Ingredients
For the cookie crust:
- 30 Oreo cookies
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
For the cream cheese layer:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp milk
- 8 oz container Cool Whip
For the chocolate pudding layer
- 7.8 oz instant chocolate fudge pudding
- 2 ¼ cups milk
For the final layer:
- 8 oz container Cool Whip
- 1 cup miniature chocolate chips
Instructions
- Make the Oreo cookie crust: place the Oreo cookies in the bowl of your food processor and pulse until the mixture resembles sand. Mix with the melted butter, and press into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Make the cream cheese layer: whisk together the softened cream cheese, milk, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gently fold in one 8 oz container of Cool Whip using a rubber spatula.
- Make the chocolate pudding layer: whisk together the instant chocolate fudge pudding and 2 ¼ cups milk until well combined and it starts to thicken. Set aside in the refrigerator.
- Assemble the lasagna: spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cookie crust and refrigerate for 10 minutes. Remove from the fridge and spread the chocolate pudding carefully over the cream cheese layer. Refrigerate for 10 more minutes. Spread the remaining Cool Whip over the chocolate pudding. Sprinkle the chocolate chips on top and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 20 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 345Total Fat: 21gSaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 25mgCarbohydrates: 38gFiber: 1gSugar: 31gProtein: 4g
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Chocolate Lasagna FAQs
What kind of pudding should I use for chocolate lasagna?
Always use instant chocolate pudding mix for this recipe. Unlike Cook & Serve pudding, which requires stovetop cooking, instant pudding sets quickly by mixing with cold milk, no heat needed. It saves time and delivers the perfect creamy texture for chocolate lasagna layers.
Can I substitute different types of Oreos?
Classic regular Oreos work best for the crust and topping. Avoid Double Stuf Oreos the extra filling tends to make the crust too soft and oily. If you’re feeling creative, try using mint Oreos or peanut butter Oreos for a fun flavor twist.
Can chocolate lasagna be frozen?
Yes! Chocolate lasagna freezes well. Simply cover it tightly and freeze for up to 2 months. When ready to serve, let it thaw at room temperature until slightly softened for the best texture.