Chocolate Lasagna Recipe

Our easy Chocolate Lasagna recipe is full of light and fluffy layers arranged over a cookie crumb crust. Just like my many other dessert lasagna recipes, this oreo dessert is so simple to assemble and piles the perfect flavor pairings on top of a buttery chocolate base.

Recipes for chocolate lasagna can be revised and customized with dozens of different add-ins and flavor combinations. Add mini marshmallows to make hot chocolate lasagna, add some red and green to make a Christmas Lasagna, or even spike it with Skrewball (Skrewball Lasagna is strictly for adults)!

Ingredients Notes

Vanilla instant pudding & Chocolate instant pudding: Adds the creamy, light layer. It is important to make sure you are using instant pudding and not cook and serve.

Oreo cookies: Use regular Oreos, not double-stuffed. We really need the OREO crumbs, so too much frosting will affect the crust.

Cream cheese: This gives the tangy, creamy layer that balances the sweetness of the dessert. We use full fat cream cheese and you will want to make sure it is softened.

Frozen whipped topping or Cool Whip: This adds the light, airy texture; homemade whipped cream can be used for a richer, fresher alternative.

Margarine: Helps bind the Oreo crust, ensuring it holds together well; butter can be substituted.

Milk: Thins the pudding mixtures, ensuring they’re pourable and set properly to create smooth layers. Any type of regular milk will work.

Powdered sugar: Sweetens and stabilizes the cream cheese layer.

Chocolate syrup: Drizzled on top for a decorative finish, adding extra chocolatey goodness and a visually appealing garnish.

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

eating chocolate lasagna using a fork on a plate.

How to Make Chocolate Lasagna

Create Your Crust: Pulse the Oreos into even crumbles. Mix the crushed cookies with melted margarine and press into the bottom of the pan. Chill in the fridge.

Make The Cream Cheese Mixture: Mix together the cream cheese, Cool Whip, and powdered sugar. Spread cream cheese mixture over cookie crust. Place back in the refrigerator to chill.

Prepare The Pudding: Mix both packets of pudding with milk. Spread on top of the second layer. Place back in the refrigerator to chill.

Cover With Cool Whip: Spread Cool Whip over pudding layer. Sprinkle with crumbled Oreos, drizzle with chocolate syrup, and top with chocolate curls or candy.

Serve: Refrigerate until ready to serve. Enjoy!

a layer of oreo cookie crumbs at the bottom of casserole dish. top with cream cheese mixture. add a layer of chocolate pudding mixture on top. spread cool whip and sprinkle with oreo cookie crumbs.

Tips & Variations

Crush The Cookies: If you don’t have a food processor (or just don’t feel like taking it out and then cleaning it) you can place the Oreos in a ziplock bag and crush them with a mallet or rolling pin.

Prepare The Pudding: Be sure to give the pudding proper time to set. We do not want runny pudding. In order to make sure it is thick and firm, make sure you give it enough time in the fridge to properly set. I like to let mine set overnight.

Let Each Layer Set: Make sure to let each layer set in the fridge for a bit (about 10-20 minutes). Doing this is what will really give it the layered lasagna look. This is most important for the Oreo and melted butter crust layer.

Pick Another Flavor Profile: Once you’re comfortable with this recipe, it is easy to customize with your favorite flavors. You can make it fruity like my Raspberry Lasagna and Strawberry Lasagna, or minty like my Mint Chocolate Lasagna.

Prepare It Peanut Butter-y: Load your layers with instant chocolate pudding, Reese’s peanut butter cups, and creamy peanut butter filling, like my Chocolate Peanut Butter Lasagna.

Decorate Your Dessert: I sprinkled the top of this lasagna with crushed Oreos, chocolate syrup, and chocolate curls, but you can also add mini chocolate chips, Reese’s Pieces, Andes mints, M&M’s or your favorite kind of candy.

Use Other Oreos: Choose your favorite flavor or variety of Oreo cookies. Mint chocolate Oreos, chocolate creme Oreos, birthday cake Oreos and peanut butter Oreos pair perfectly with chocolate pudding. You can even substitute gluten-free Oreo cookies for regular Oreo cookies.

chocolate lasagna with chocolate shavings on top.

Storing Chocolate Lasagna Dessert

To Store: Store leftovers, covered in the fridge, for up to 3 days.

To Freeze: You can freeze your dessert lasagna for up to 2 months. Let thaw on the counter and serve semi-frozen.

To Make in Advance: I recommend not making this more than 24 hours in advance. The longer it will sit, the softer the OREO crust will become.

a slice of chocolate lasagna with chocolate shavings on top.

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To store chocolate lasagna in the fridge, cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate for 3-4 days. For freezing, place in an airtight container or freezer bag, and freeze for up to 2-3 months, thawing in the refrigerator before serving.

Chocolate Lasagna