Home » Blog » Course » Desserts » No Bake Chocolate Lasagna 4 Layer DessertNo Bake Chocolate Lasagna 4 Layer Dessert Pin RecipeRate RecipePublished: Dec 31, 2020 · Modified: Feb 8, 2023 by Andrea + Stef · This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our full Disclosure Policy for details. Creamy layers of chocolate cookie crumbs, cream cheese filling, chocolate pudding, and whipped topping make this Chocolate Lasagna recipe a family favorite. Jump to Recipe Dessert just might be my favorite thing to make. I’m a big fan of dessert in general, but desserts with creamy chocolatey layers have my heart. I absolutely love chocolate. This 4 layer no bake chocolate lasagna recipe combines a crunchy oreo crust with layers of cream cheese, chocolate pudding and whipped topping. Table of Contents What is Chocolate Lasagna? Why You’ll Love This Ingredients Recommended ToolsInstructionsAndrea says….Make AheadStef says…. Recipe Tips More No Bake RecipesHow To StoreCommon QuestionsNo Bake Chocolate Lasagna 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 are no noodles used in this family favorite no bake dessert. What is Chocolate Lasagna? It’s a layered chocolate dessert that combines an oreo cookie crust, with a layer of cream cheese mixture, and a chocolate pudding layer. It is finally topped with a layer of whipped topping and garnished with chocolate chips and chocolate syrup. The idea for this easy chocolate lasagna might have originated at a popular American Italian restaurant chain. Why You’ll Love This Notable: crunchy oreo crust topped with creamy layers of cream cheese filling, chocolate pudding and whipped topping, this perfect dessert is every chocolate lover’s dream Main Ingredients: oreo cookies, salted butter, sugar, cream cheese, heavy cream, Cool Whip, instant chocolate pudding mix, whole milk, mini chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, dark chocolate chips, chocolate syrup Cooking Method: no bake Cooking Time: 40 minutes prep time and 50 minutes chill time Diets: vegetarian Special Equipment Needed: 9×13-inch baking dish, large food processor, large bowl, electric hand mixer, whisk, mixing bowl Ingredients You may have all of these simple ingredients for this layered chocolate dessert in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the grocery store! If this is your first time making this no bake dessert recipe you might want to read the possible variations before deciding on your ingredients. No Bake Chocolate Lasagna Ingredients 14.3 ounce package of chocolate sandwich cookies (about 35 cookies) ⅓ cup salted butter (melted, plus more for greasing the pan) ½ cup granulated sugar (divided) 8 ounces of cream cheese (softened) 3 tablespoon heavy whipping cream 16 ounces of Cool Whip (thawed) 6.8 ounces instant chocolate pudding (2 packages) 2 ¼ cups whole milk Optional Garnish ¼ cup mini chocolate chips ¼ cup white chocolate chips ¼ cup dark chocolate chips ⅓ cup chocolate syrup Variations and Substitutions Chocolate Cookie Crust: We usually use regular Oreos for this delicious dessert but you can use any brand of sandwich cookies in any flavor. Make it berry: I love chocolate and fresh berries. Add some fresh raspberries on top or use a berry syrup. 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. How To Make 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 Dairy Free 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. WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you love this no bake chocolate dessert recipe, try our Chocolate Dipped Oreo Penguin Cookies. These chocolate dipped oreo penguin cookies are perfect for children’s parties, holiday parties and more. Recommended Tools Links to our favorite tools are affiliate links. If you purchase something through the link we may get a tiny portion of the sale. Casserole Dish — We love using this 9×13-inch baking dish to make this copycat olive garden chocolate lasagna. Electric Mixer – Use an electric hand mixer to whip up the cream cheese mixture. Instructions This section shows how to make this no bake chocolate lasagna recipe, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique. For printable instructions and nutritional information see the recipe card below. Prep: Firstly, butter a 9×13 baking dish and set aside. Step 1: In the bowl of a food processor, crush whole oreos until cookies are evenly crumbled into small pieces. Step 2: Then add two tablespoons of sugar and the melted butter to the fine crumbs and pulse until combined. Step 3: Afterwards, press the cookie and butter mixture into the bottom of a glass baking dish in an even layer. Then place in the freezer for about 10-15 minutes. This is the first layer of your chocolate lasagna. Step 4: For the next layer, with an electric mixer or whisk, beat together cream cheese, granulated sugar, and 3 tablespoons of heavy cream until fluffy and combined. Step 5: Then add in 1 cup of the frozen whipped cream topping and combine. Step 6: Afterwards, spread the cream cheese mixture over the chilled cookie crumbs. Then return the baking dish to 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: Next, beat or whisk together instant chocolate pudding mix and 2 ¼ cups of cold milk. Mix until mixture thickens. Step 8: Then combine chocolate pudding with 1 cup of whipped topping and mix until smooth. Step 9: Afterwards, carefully spread pudding layer on top of the cream cheese layer. Step 10: Gently top with remaining cool whip. The layers of this dessert recipe will want to mix if you aren’t careful. But don’t worry if they mix a little, the chocolate lasagna will still taste incredible. Step 11: Then sprinkle with dark/mini/white chocolate chips, crushed Oreos, chocolate shavings, chocolate curls or whatever else you’d like. Step 12: Finally, drizzle some homemade chocolate or berry syrup, store-bought syrup or chocolate ganache on top. Afterwards, chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow layers to firm up before serving. WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If your favorite desserts all revolve around oreos, then you’ll love our amazing Deep Fried Oreos. These yummy fair treats are made with a Bisquick pancake mix and are ready in only 30 minutes. Andrea says…. When I don’t feel like turning on my oven, No Bake Chocolate Mint Pie with Oreo Cookie Crust is my go-to dessert recipe. It combines a creamy homemade mint chocolate cheesecake filling with a delicious chocolate cookie pie shell. Make Ahead This creamy chocolate lasagna recipe is served cold, so you can definitely make it ahead. Cover your dish tightly with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve. You can make this scrumptious dessert up to a day ahead of time. Stef says…. On hot summer days there is nothing better than a cool no bake dessert. If you love oreos as much as I do then you’ll love this No Bake Oreo Cheesecake. Oreo cookies, cream cheese, instant pudding mix, and heavy whipping cream come together to make this decadent and addictive summer dessert. Recipe Tips Follow these tips to make the best layered chocolate dessert. Tip: Butter the bottom of the pan to ensure easy removal when serving. Tip: Don’t skip the chill times in between layers, otherwise the layers will blend together. Tip: Chill again before serving. That way the chocolate lasagna slices easily. More No Bake Recipes If you like no bake recipes as much as we do, you have to try our other delicious and crowd pleasing desserts that don’t require an oven: No Bake Peanut Butter Cheesecake Parfait Cannoli Dip Banana Pudding Pie (No Bake) Buckeye Dip How To Store Refrigerate: Cover no bake chocolate lasagna leftovers tightly with cling film or plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freeze: Transfer leftover oreo lasagna to a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. Defrosting: A great way to thaw this dessert lasagna is overnight in the fridge. Common Questions How can I crush oreo cookies without a food processor? In case you don’t own a food processor, simply put cookies into a large ziplock bag. For best results, make sure to push out most of the air before sealing up. Then use a rolling pin and roll over the bag until your cookies reach the desired consistency. Moreover, you could try a meat tenderizer to crush the cookies. Make sure to be gentle though. Do I really have to chill this copycat olive garden chocolate lasagna in between making the creamy layers? Yes. Chilling each layer before adding the next one is very important, because otherwise they are not set enough to spread the next layer on top. Each previous layer would mix in with the next one, therefore ruining the layered effect of this no bake dessert. I am not a big chocolate lover. Is it possible to make this no bake chocolate lasagna recipe in vanilla flavor? Yes! Instead of chocolate oreo cookies use golden oreos or try a graham cracker crust. Then use vanilla pudding instead of instant chocolate pudding and decorate the lasagna with white chocolate chips and caramel syrup, or dulce de leche. butter, cream cheese, oreo, pudding, white chocolate 5 from 9 votes No Bake Chocolate Lasagna Author Andrea + Stef Course Dessert Cuisine American Prep Time 40 minutes minutes Total Time 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes Print Pin Rate 24 Pieces Creamy layers of chocolate cookie crumbs, cream cheese filling, chocolate pudding, and whipped topping make this Chocolate Lasagna recipe a family favorite. Cook ModePrevent your screen from going dark Equipment9×13-in baking dishhand mixermixing bowlswhisk Ingredients 1x2x3x▢ 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 or milk ▢ 16 ounces Cool Whip thawed▢ 6.8 ounces instant chocolate pudding (2 small packages) ▢ 2 ¼ cups whole milkOptional Garnish:▢ ¼ cup mini chocolate chips▢ ¼ cup white chocolate chips▢ ¼ cup dark chocolate chips▢ ⅓ cup chocolate syrup InstructionsButter a 9×13 baking dish and set aside.In the bowl of a food processor, crush chocolate sandwich cookies until cookies are evenly crumbled into small pieces. Add two tablespoons of sugar and the melted butter and pulse until combined. 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. 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. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the chilled cookie crumbs and return baking dish into the freezer for another 10 minutes. Beat or whisk together pudding mix, 2 ¼ cups of milk, and 1 additional cup of frozen whipped topping. Mix until mixture thickens. Spread pudding layer over the chilled cream cheese layer. Gently top with remaining whipped topping. Sprinkle with dark/mini/white chocolate chips, crushed Oreos or whatever else you'd like. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow layers to firm up before serving. Slice into squares and serve. NutritionCalories: 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 Did you create this? Share it on Instagram and follow us on Pinterest for more cleverly simply recipes. Email Recipe Pin Recipe Share Recipe Granny Smith Apple Pie Recipe Pin Recipe Classic apple pie recipe with the perfect balance of tart apples and a sweet filling in a sugar-sprinkled crust. Make this delicious apple pie dessert to accompany any meal. 1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes Check out this recipe Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate Bombs Recipe Pin Recipe Use baking chocolate wafers to make delicious and speedy salted caramel hot chocolate bombs – filled with salted caramel for the perfect rich cup of hot cocoa! 1 hour hour 3 minutes minutes Check out this recipe PinShareTweet
Robin Donovan says February 15, 2021February 15, 2021 at 3:23 pm This is my new favorite dessert. So good! Reply