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Chocolate Lasagna is loaded with an Oreo crust, cheesecake mixture, chocolate and vanilla pudding, and homemade whipped cream are layered to create a delicious no-bake dessert that will have your family licking their plates clean! If you love this kind pudding-y dessert and haven’t tried my Banana Pudding Recipe yet, put that on your list next!
Ok, What is in a Chocolate Lasagna?
This rich, indulgent dessert is what chocolate lovers dream of! Made with an Oreo crust, a layer of cheesecake, a layer of pudding and topped with homemade whipped cream and Oreo crumbles. This no-bake dessert is unlike any lasagna you’ve ever eaten!
How to Make Chocolate Lasagna
This dessert is made in layers and placed in the fridge after each layer is added, while we make the next layer. First we create the Oreo crust, then make homemade whipped cream. We will be dividing the whipped cream and add half of it to the 2nd layer and the other half for the topping. The second layer is our cream cheese and powdered sugar layer, followed by our vanilla and chocolate pudding for the 3rd layer. The top layer is the other half of whipped cream and Oreo crumbles. Let it all firm up nicely in the fridge and you’ll be all set!
For full recipe details, including ingredients needed and measurements, see the printable recipe card down below. Here is step by step what you can expect when making this recipe:
First Layer- Make the Oreo Crust
Pulverize Oreos (regular Oreos, not double-stuffed) in a food processor until crumbly. Slowly pour melted butter into Oreos and pulse food processor until well combined.
Press buttered cookie crumbs into a 9×13 glass baking dish with clean hands or an offset spatula.
Place in refrigerator to chill while making the next layer.
Make the Whipped Cream (to be divided in half)
Combine heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar and vanilla in a bowl and beat with a stand mixer or hand mixer until soft peaks form. Set aside.
Pro Tip: The whipped cream used for this is my homemade Whipped Cream recipe. I doubled it for this recipe to have enough to divide it between the cream cheese layer and for the topping.
Second Layer- Make the Cream Cheese + Sugar Mixture
Place softened cream cheese and powdered sugar in a bowl and mix to combine.
Fold in HALF of the homemade whipped cream until combined.
Spread cream cheese/whipped cream mixture overtop the Oreo layer.
Place in refrigerator to chill while making the next layer.
Third Layer- Make the Pudding
Combine chocolate and vanilla instant pudding mixes with milk, whisking for 2 minutes.
Spread pudding mixture overtop the cream cheese/whipped cream layer.
Cover and place in refrigerator to chill at least 10 minutes.
Pro Tip: Make sure you’re using instant pudding, not the cook and serve kind. Instant pudding does not need to be cooked before using. Cook & Serve pudding does need to be heated on the stove first before using.
Fourth Layer- Spread Whipped Cream
Spread remaining whipped cream overtop pudding layer.
Sprinkle with remaining Oreo cookie crumbs for garnish and chill for another 20 minutes. Serve chilled.
Variations to this Chocolate Lasagna Recipe
Oreos– I don’t recommend using double stuffed or mega stuffed Oreos for this recipe. The cream cheese layer becomes too greasy with all that extra cream, causing the crust to be too wet. You can try using a different flavor of Oreos for a fun spin on the original version.
Peanut Butter– Make a peanut butter chocolate lasagna by adding some smooth peanut butter to the cream cheese layer.
Strawberry Lasagna– Use golden Oreos instead of original Oreos and use strawberry jello instead of pudding.
Pudding Mix Flavors- I love the combination of chocolate and vanilla in this recipe, but feel free to use what you have on hand or would prefer. Using two boxes of chocolate or dark chocolate would make an amazing chocolate lasagna as well.
Make Ahead + Storage Directions
Because this dessert is stored in the fridge anyway, it makes it easy to make this a day before you want to serve it. Be sure to cover it with a tight fitting lid or plastic wrap to keep it fresh. To store leftovers, place back in the fridge and cover for up to 4-5 days. I’m guessing it won’t last that long though. 😉
To Freeze: Cover and place in the freezer for up to 2 months. To thaw, allow to sit in the fridge overnight before serving.
More No-Bake Desserts to Try!
- Banana Split Cake
- No-Bake Cookies
- No-Bake Cheesecake
- Banana Split Cake
- Strawberry Pretzel Salad
- No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars
I think you’ll have a new favorite dessert that you’ll be making on repeat this summer after you try this Chocolate Lasagna! It’s easy, one pan and doesn’t heat up the kitchen! Win-win situation. I would love to hear what you think by leaving a comment and a star-rating! Have a great day, friends!
Chocolate Lasagna
Ingredients
first layer
- 33 Oreo Cookies I used a 13.29 oz package (reserve a handful for sprinkling on top)
- 1/2 stick butter unsalted, melted
homemade whipped cream (to be divided)
- 16 oz heavy whipping cream cold
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
second layer
- 16 oz cream cheese at room temperature
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup homemade whipped cream half of the above recipe
third layer
- 3.4 oz instant vanilla pudding mix
- 3.9 oz instant chocolate pudding mix
- 4 cups milk cold, I used whole milk
fourth layer
- 1 cup homemade whipped cream remainder of the above recipe
- Oreo crumbles handful, to sprinkle on top
Instructions
first layer
- Pulverize Oreos in a food processor until crumbly.
- Slowly pour melted butter into Oreos and pulse food processor until well combined.
- Press buttered cookie crumbs into a 9×13 glass baking dish with clean hands or an offset spatula.
- Place in refrigerator to chill while making the next layer.
homemade whipped cream (to be divided in half)
- Make homemade whipped cream by combining heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar and vanilla in a bowl and beat with a stand mixer or hand mixer until soft peaks form. Set aside.
second layer
- Place softened cream cheese and powdered sugar in a bowl and mix to combine.
- Fold in HALF of the homemade whipped cream mixture until combined.
- Spread cream cheese/whipped cream mixture overtop the Oreo layer.
- Place in refrigerator to chill while making the next layer.
third layer
- Combine chocolate and vanilla pudding mixes with milk, whisking for 2 minutes.
- Spread pudding mixture overtop the cream cheese/whipped cream layer.
- Cover and place in refrigerator to chill at least 10 minutes.
fourth layer
- Spread remaining whipped cream overtop pudding layer.
- Sprinkle with remaining Oreo cookie crumbs for garnish and chill for another 20 minutes. Serve chilled.
The recipe says 1/2 stick butter. Is that 1/4 of a cup or 1/2 of a cup? I have two different sizes of butter sticks in my refrigerator.
Hi Molly, half of a normal stick of butter – so 1/4 cup. 🙂