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    No Bake Chocolate Lasagna 4 Layer Dessert

    Dec 31, 2020 · 2 Comments

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    square slice of 4 layer no bake layered chocolate and whipped cream dessert on a white plate.
    square slice of 4 layer no bake layered chocolate and whipped cream dessert on a white plate.
    square slice of 4 layer no bake layered chocolate and whipped cream dessert on a white plate.
    square slice of 4 layer no bake layered chocolate and whipped cream dessert on a white plate.
    square slice of 4 layer no bake layered chocolate and whipped cream dessert on a white plate.

    Dessert just might be my favorite thing to make. I'm a big fan of dessert, in general, but chocolate layered desserts have my heart. I love chocolate. This 4 layer no bake chocolate lasagna recipe is layers of chocolatey and creamy goodness.

    When I first told my kids we were having chocolate lasagna they gave me the weirdest looks. Like I was going to force them to eat the strangest pasta dish, ever. So, in case you're thinking of noodles like they were, let me put your mind at ease because there were no noodles used in the making of the chocolate lasagna.

    Make it a Meal!

    Turn this chocolate lasagna into a whole meal because it pairs well with:

    • Main Dish: Marinara and Pasta – This classic marinara is to die for!
    • Side Dish: Roasted Broccoli– One of my favorite ways to eat vegetables.
    • Salad: Italian Salad – This classic side dish is colorful and full of flavor.
    • Bread: Pizza Dough Garlic Knots – Dip these in your marinara! YUM!
    • Drink: Red Wine Sangria – This is one of my all time favorite sangria recipes. Use the rest of the wine leftover from your marinara recipe.

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    What is Chocolate Lasagna?

    It's a layered chocolate dessert. There's no deep history for this one. Americans love layered desserts and this is a winner! This idea might have originated by a popular American Italian restaurant chain.

    Ingredients:

    • Cookie Crust Layer: I usually use Chocolate Oreos but you can use any brand of sandwich cookies in any flavor. You'll mix them with salted butter and sugar.
    • Cream Layer: You'll need sugar, cream cheese, and heavy whipping cream for this layer.
    • Pudding Layer: Use instant chocolate pudding, whole milk and cool whip.
    • Toppings: Use mini chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, dark chocolate chips and chocolate syrup to top your chocolate lasagna.

    Possible Variations

    • Make it dairy free: See instructions below.
    • Make it minty: Use mint Oreos as your cookie crust and add ½ teaspoon of peppermint extract into your pudding layer mixture. Yum! You can even sprinkle some crushed up candy cane on top.
    • Make it berry: I love chocolate and fresh berries. Add some fresh raspberries on top or use a berry syrup.
    • Make it gluten free: See instructions below.

    How to Make Chocolate Lasagna Gluten Free

    Making this dessert gluten free is rather painless. You can buy gluten free sandwich cookies at most larger grocery stores, or online. Our favorite brand is Glutino. You should also double check to make sure your pudding mix is gluten free.

    How to Make Chocolate Lasagna Dairy Free

    This is a pretty heavily dairy laden dessert but it is possible to make it dairy free. It isn't possible to do vegan unless you use a different type of cookie crust or buy vegan cookie crumbles.

    To omit the dairy make these substitutions:

    • Butter - Use a non-dairy butter like margarine or which ever butter spread you prefer.
    • Whipping Cream & Cream Cheese Layer - Use a non-dairy whipped topping as your layer.
    • Pudding Mix - Use a non-dairy milk like oat milk.
    • Toppings - Use non-dairy chocolate chips and syrup to top the chocolate lasagna.

    How to Make No Bake Chocolate Lasagna:

    Step 1: Butter a 9x13 baking dish and set aside.

    Step 2: In the bowl of a food processor, crush chocolate sandwich cookies until cookies are evenly crumbled into small pieces. This won't take long.

    Step 3: Add two tablespoons of sugar and the melted butter and pulse until combined.

    Step 4: Press the cookie/butter mixture into the greased baking dish and place in the freezer for about 10 minutes. Chill while you prepare the next layer.

    Step 5: With a hand mixer or whisk, beat together cream cheese, granulated sugar, and 3 tablespoons of heavy whipping cream until fluffy and combined.

    Add in 1 cup of the frozen whipped topping and combine.

    Step 6: Spread the cream cheese mixture over the chilled cookie crumbs and return baking dish into the freezer for another 10 minutes.

    The freezing between layers will help prevent the layers from mixing when you spread a new layer on top.

    Step 7: Beat or whisk together pudding mix, 2 ¼ cups of milk, and 1 additional cup of frozen whipped topping. Mix until mixture thickens.

    See the photo for what the thickened mixture should look like. You can always taste a little as well!

    Step 8: Spread pudding layer over the chilled cream cheese layer.

    Are you getting excited yet?

    Step 9: Gently top with remaining whipped topping. Your layers will want to mix if you aren't careful.

    That's not the end of the world! Don't worry if they mix a little.

    Step 10: Sprinkle with dark/mini/white chocolate chips, crushed Oreos or whatever else you'd like.

    I like to drizzle some homemade chocolate or berry syrup on top. You can't go wrong with those. Or use a store bought syrup.

    Step 11: Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow layers to firm up before serving.

    Can't eat the whole chocolate lasagna in one sitting? No problem! Follow instructions below for refrigerating or freezing for later.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can chocolate lasagna be made ahead?

    Yes! Absolutely. This is served cold so definitely do make it ahead. Cover your dish and store in the refrigerator until you're ready to serve.

    How long can you store chocolate lasagna in the refrigerator?

    I recommend eating the chocolate lasagna within 3 days.

    Can you store chocolate lasagna in the freezer?

    That's a great question! You can definitely freeze the chocolate lasagna. You'll want to make it in a dish that can go in the freezer. Or transfer the pieces you're freezing into a freezer safe dish. I like to put a piece of parchment paper over the top to prevent ice from building up on top. Then cover with an airtight cover, label, and store up to 3 months. Put in the refrigerator to defrost and eat within 3 days.

    square slice of 4 layer no bake layered chocolate and whipped cream dessert on a white plate.

    Chocolate Lasagna

    Creamy layers of chocolate cookie crumbs, cream cheese filling, chocolate pudding, and whipped topping make this Chocolate Lasagna recipe a family favorite.
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    Prep Time: 40 minutes
    Chill Time: 1 hour
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: chocolate, chocolate lasagna, chocolate pudding, whipped cream
    Servings: 24 Pieces
    Calories: 279kcal
    Author: Stef
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    Ingredients
     

    • 14.3 ounce package of chocolate sandwich cookies - about 35 cookies
    • ⅓ cup salted butter - melted (plus more for greasing pan)
    • ½ cup granulated sugar - divided
    • 8 oz. cream cheese - softened
    • 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream - milk may be substituted
    • 16 ounces Cool Whip - large tub of frozen whipped topping, thawed
    • 6.8 ounces instant chocolate pudding - (2 small packages)
    • 2 ¼ cups whole milk
    • ¼ cup mini chocolate chips - optional
    • ¼ cup white chocolate chips - optional
    • ¼ cup dark chocolate chips - optional
    • ⅓ cup chocolate syrup - optional

    Instructions
     

    • Butter a 9x13 baking dish and set aside.
    • food processor processing oreos and melted butter.
      In the bowl of a food processor, crush chocolate sandwich cookies until cookies are evenly crumbled into small pieces.
    • oreo cookies crumbled in food processor then poured into a glass baking dish.
      Add two tablespoons of sugar and the melted butter and pulse until combined.
    • baking dish with cookie crumble mix in bottom. Right image of bowl of whipped cream.
      Press the cookie/butter mixture into the greased baking dish and place in the freezer for about 10 minutes to chill while you prepare the next layer.
    • bowl with whipped cream and cool whipped blended together.
      With a hand mixer or whisk, beat together cream cheese, granulated sugar, and 3 tablespoons of heavy whipping cream until fluffy and combined. Add in 1 cup of the frozen whipped topping and combine.
    • left image: whipped cream layer scooped on top of oreo cookie layer. Rights image of whipped cream spread on top of cookie layer.
      Spread the cream cheese mixture over the chilled cookie crumbs and return baking dish into the freezer for another 10 minutes.
    • glass bowl with pudding, milk and cool whip whisked together.
      Beat or whisk together pudding mix, 2 ¼ cups of milk, and 1 additional cup of frozen whipped topping. Mix until mixture thickens.
    • left image: pudding mixed in a bowl. Right image of pudding spread on top of chocolate lasagna.
      Spread pudding layer over the chilled cream cheese layer.
    • left image: baking dish with top layer of brown pudding. Right image top layer of white cream.
      Gently top with remaining whipped topping. Sprinkle with dark/mini/white chocolate chips, crushed Oreos or whatever else you'd like.
    • hand pouring chocolate syrup over top of whipped cream layer of chocolate lasagna
      Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow layers to firm up before serving.
    • Slice into squares and serve.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 279kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 286mg | Potassium: 149mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 306IU | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 2mg
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    1. Robin Donovan says

      February 15, 2021 at 3:23 pm

      5 stars
      This is my new favorite dessert. So good!

      Reply
    2. Jaclyn says

      February 15, 2021 at 3:47 pm

      5 stars
      So rich and chocolatey! Yum!

      Reply

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