This no-bake chocolate lasagna recipe is super easy to make! Itβs basically an Oreo cookie crust, layered with cream cheese, chocolate pudding, Cool Whip whipped topping, and mini chocolate chips.
Who invented this? Seriously, people. What will the Italians think of next? Fine, itβs not Italian. But doesnβt it make you want to eat this while skipping through one of Tuscanyβs fields of sunflowers? The Under the Tuscan Sun soundtrack playing while your hair flies behind you in slow motion.
Okay, just me then?
Lately, Iβve been thinking a lot about my eating habits and know I need to make some drastic changes. Iβve never been really disciplined when it comes to healthy eating.
Chocolate cake has sabotaged my efforts many times. Oh yeah right. Like itβs my fault. Thatβs right. I refuse to take responsibility for it. There isnβt a soul alive who can resist chocolate cakeβs charm. Okay, maybe Spider-Man. But only because heβs got that cloth over his mouth.
Candy, that no-good-jerky-fake-friend, has gotten me into trouble many times. You know those βfriendsβ? You totally get me.
And bread and I are in a co-dependent relationship. Weβve had some good times. [starts to daydream]
So Iβve been doing some research on health and have started to plan my own intervention. The element of surprise will be key here. Because if I know my βother personalityβ is going to corner me to discuss nutrition β Iβm totally outta there.
The diet intervention. Itβs happening. Soooon.
But only after this chocolate lasagna. Itβs the bad boy of desserts and Iβm feeling adventurous.
Who can resist creamy layers of chocolate pudding, sweet cream cheese, whip cream, and a crunchy Oreo cookie crust?
Not me! It makes perfect sense to go hog wild and whip up this fun dessert. Wouldnβt you? Itβs totally the next logical thing to do.
A true addict at work here: a last ditch effort to rebel against dietary restrictions. Itβll be my last dessert. Until I can curb my βproblemsβ.
Wonβt you join me? Letβs be bad together!
Come on, just one bite isnβt gonna hurt ya. [peer pressure, peer pressure]
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Chocolate Lasagna
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 min
Ingredients
- 36 Oreo cookies (regular, not double stuffed)
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 1/4 cups cold milk, plus 2 tablespoons, divided
- 12 oz tub Cool Whip, divided
- 2 β 3.9 oz packages chocolate instant pudding mix
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large food processor, crush Oreo cookies into fine crumbs. Make sure there are no large chunks left.
- In a medium bowl, mix melted butter into cookie crumbs using a fork. When the butter is thoroughly mixed in, transfer it to a 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Using a spatula, press the crumbs down into the bottom of the baking dish as evenly as possible. Put baking dish in refrigerator while you work on the next step.
- In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese with an electric beater until fluffy. Add the 2 tablespoons of cold milk and sugar and mix well. With large spoon or spatula, mix in 1 1/4 cups of the Cool Whip until combined. Spread cream cheese mixture over cookie crust. Return baking dish to refrigerator and let chill for 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix together chocolate instant pudding and 3 1/4 cups cold milk with electric beater or whisk until the pudding starts to thicken. Spread the pudding over the cream cheese layer. Return baking dish to refrigerator and let chill for 10 more minutes.
- Have a seat on your couch and dream of how delicious this heavenly dessert is going to be. Start to drool.
- Spread remaining Cool Whip over the pudding layer and sprinkle mini chocolate chips over the top. (Feel free to use more than 1/2 cup of the chocolate chips if you want more!)
- Chill in fridge for 4 hours or freezer for 1 hour.
Notes
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- Prep Time: 35 min
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
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I make this every year. I usually have to make two for everyone because it is such a big hit. When I do the cream cheese layer I use two rubber spatulas to help spread it.
I have made this at least a half dozen times for my coworkers. I love making desserts for their birthdays and this is the most requested one! It is so delicious!
Hi, do you think it would turn out okay if I let it refrigerate overnight just to give it more time to settle together ?
Yes, you can absolutely let it refrigerate overnight.
I tried this recipe and was frustrated with the cream cheese layer as I used the right pan, but that layer would barely spread to make a decent layer.
How many does this recipe serve?
12 servings
Found this recipe through Kim (The Wads on YouTube β love her!! Woman across the room ππΌ).
This was a HIT ππΌ so good! Had my family over and made it and everyone loved it. Made the whipped cream myself.
How far ahead can you make this recipe?
Hi Sylvia. I think you can make this a couple days in advance, but keep in mind that the crust will soften the longer it sits, so it might not be as hard.
I make this a lot. I crush chocolate chips cookies for the top instead of chocolate chips. π
Me too!!
Can I substitute the granulated sugar for powdered sugar?
Hi Jeannie, it is not recommended to substitute powdered sugar.
I use both. More powdered than granulated, just to kick it up for a little more sweetness. About a pinch or two.
Is it OK to use almond milk in this recipe?
Iβve never tried almond milk. I would think it would work. If youβve tried almond milk in regular pudding recipes and it worked, it would work for this recipe.
Would homemade whipped cream work instead of Cool-Whip?
Yes it would work. It just might change the overall flavor but I still think it would be good.
How many would you say this serves on average?
I think about 12 good-sized servings.
ithink it will serve one maybe two !!!! itβs wonderful
and canβt stop eating more !!!
Can this be put in two 8β dishes and one frozen?
Hi Linda. Yes, you can put make it in any size dish youβd like β just keep in mind that you might you a different amount of the ingredients, like whipped cream for example, if youβre using smaller dish. I havenβt tried freezing this, but I think it would turn out fine.
Should this be refrigerated until serving?
Yes, please refrigerate!
One of my all-time faves & go-toβs for office birthday treats! Looks as amazing as it tastes!
This looks so yummy π Iβm going to be making this recipe for my husbandβs birthday next Friday June 16th, he says this is mouth watering ππ€€
Can I make this the day before I plan on serving?
Yes, you can!
LOVE this recipe. Super easy to make. Huge hit with my family too. They often ask for it!
Going to try this very soon. I donβt have a food processor. What would you suggest using instead ?
Hi Shawnese! You could try a blender. I havenβt tried this myself. If you donβt have a blender, you could try putting the cookies in a sealed Ziploc bag and crushing them with a rolling pin. Or you could try putting the cookies in a bowl and crushing them with the bottom of a drinking glass, or something else to mash them with.
I use a blender to crush the Oreos and it works perfectly. I have made this recipe a number of times and it is always a hit. It is a delicious treat!
Thanks, Jen! Iβm glad itβs a recipe that you return to.
I used a blender to crush the cookies. No problem!