This No-Bake Chocolate Lasagna Recipe is to die for and it makes the ultimate sweet tooth and chocolate lover’s dessert. Layered with crushed Oreos, vanilla and chocolate pudding, cool whipped topping and more. You will totally fall in love with this light and fluffy easy dessert!
Bottom line, Chocolate desserts are the best. There is no argument here. There is nothing better than a rich and chocolatey end to the meal.
Table of Contents
- Chocolate Lasagna Dessert
- Chocolate Lasagna Ingredients
- Additions & Substitutions
- How to make Chocolate Lasagna
- Chocolate Dessert Lasagna Tips
- FAQs Chocolate Lasagna Recipe
- How to serve Chocolate Dessert Lasagna
- How To Store Oreo Lasagna
- Can this dessert lasagna be made into a trifle?
- More Easy No-Bake Desserts
- Chocolate Lasagna Recipe Recipe
Chocolate Lasagna Dessert
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate lover’s dream with this no-bake Chocolate Lasagna dessert.
This decadent concoction of chocolatey layers requires no oven and minimal effort. Perfect for stress-free entertaining, this dessert is not only a time-saver but a showstopper too, leaving your guests craving more.
With no oven required, this recipe is the perfect make-ahead dessert for busy hosts.
Delight your friends, family, and even yourself with this luscious, easy-to-assemble dessert that is bound to become a go-to favorite for chocolate enthusiasts everywhere.
Chocolate Lasagna Ingredients
- (1) 5.1-ounce box of instant vanilla pudding
- (1) 5.1-ounce box of instant chocolate pudding
- (1) 14.3 oz package of Oreo cookies (regular, not double stuffed)
- 8 oz block of cream cheese, softened
- 16 oz container of cool whip, softened
- ½ a cup of melted margarine
- 3 cups of milk
- 1 cup of powdered sugar
- Chocolate syrup
Additions & Substitutions
- Change the pudding flavor: There is no end to the different flavors you can change this recipe up with! We love lemon, strawberry, Boston Cream, banana.
- Get creative with different flavors of Oreos: Choose your favorite flavor or variety of Oreo Cookies. We love the mint chocolate Oreos and the peanut butter Oreos.
- Make it Gluten-Free: You can substitute gluten-free Oreo cookies for regular oreo cookies.
- Add some candy: Add your favorite type of candy in the layers and on top!
- Toppings: We love to top our chocolate lasagna with chocolate curls, chocolate chips or your favorite kind of chocolate candy
- Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
- Reese’s Pieces
- Andes mints
- M&M’s
How to make Chocolate Lasagna
Making this mouthwatering dessert takes four steps. Much like a normal lasagna, there are different layers, and each layer can be considered its own step. Here are the steps for each of the four layers:
Layer One (Oreo Cookie Crust Layer):
- First, add the whole Oreos to a food processor and pulse until you have even-sized Oreo crumbles. Make sure to set aside one cup of these crushed Oreos for the topping at the end.
PRO-TIP: If you don’t have a food processor or just don’t feel like taking it out and then cleaning it… you can also just throw the Oreos in a ziplock bag and crush them with a mallet or rolling pin! - Next, mix the crushed Oreos with half a cup of the melted margarine. Then, pat this mixture on the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Firmly press the crumbs into the bottom of the pan. Place the crust formation in the fridge to chill and set.
Layer Two (Cheesecake Layer):
- Mix together the 8 ounces of cream cheese, 8 ounces of Cool Whip (½ the container), and one cup of powdered sugar.
- Take the crust out of the fridge and add a layer of this cream cheese mixture to it, then place the entire thing back in the fridge to continue to chill.
Layer Three (Chocolate Pudding Layer):
- Mix one package of instant vanilla pudding and one package of instant chocolate pudding together with three cups of cold milk. Again, take the pan out of the fridge and spread the pudding mixture on top of the cream cheese layer, then place it back in the fridge.
Layer Four (Cool Whip Frosting & Toppings Layer):
- Finally, spread the remaining 8 ounces of Cool Whip over the third layer. Sprinkle the remaining crumbled Oreos on top. Drizzle a light layer of chocolate syrup over the entire cake. Top with chocolate curls, mini chocolate chips or your favorite chocolate candy (chopped into small pieces) as a garnish if you like.
Make sure to refrigerate the pie until you’re ready to serve it, and in between servings. It will melt quickly and it’s much better when it’s had time to set in the fridge.
Chocolate Dessert Lasagna Tips
- You will want to let each layer set in the fridge for a little bit (about 10-20 minutes). Doing this is what will really give it the layered lasagna look. It’s the most important for the Oreo and melted butter crust layer.
- I like to use the food processor to crush the Oreo crust, it really gets them finely mashed up. But, if you don’t have one, no worries! The other option is to put the Oreos in a large Ziploc bag and use a rolling pin to smash them to your desired crumbles!
- Try to add different add-ins like M&M’s, nuts or look below for some other great ideas.
FAQs Chocolate Lasagna Recipe
Yes, you can use homemade whipped cream in place of cool whip.
For this chocolate lasagna recipe, you do need the cream cheese. The cream cheese creates the cheesecake-like layer that makes this recipe so unique and delicious.
First, avoid over-mixing the pudding. If your pudding is runny, put it in the fridge (overnight if you have time). You can also use a thickening agent, like cornstarch.
You can make this dessert up to 3 days ahead of time. Just be sure to store in the refrigerator covered or put the dish in the freezer until it is frozen. Then cover it with tin foil, plastic wrap or a lid. Let thaw for about 24 hours in the refrigerator before serving.
How to serve Chocolate Dessert Lasagna
You can freeze your chocolate lasagna and serve it partially frozen. This gives an ice cream cake type of consistency.
How To Store Oreo Lasagna
Store in the fridge for up to 3 days (covered). Freeze up to 2 months. Let thaw on the counter and serve semi-frozen.
Can this dessert lasagna be made into a trifle?
Yes, this can easily be made into a trifle, just layer in your favorite trifle bowl.
More Easy No-Bake Desserts
Cakes: Easy Ice Cream Cake | Eclair Cake| Ice Cream Sandwich Cake | Not Yo’Mamas Banana Pudding Recipe | Banana Split Cake | Easy Tiramisu | Orange Creamsicle Lush | No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie
Cookies: No-Bake Haystack Cookies | No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies | Monster Cookie Oatmeal Energy Balls
Dessert Dips: Funfetti Dip | Brownie Batter Dip |Edible Cookie Dough | Banana Cream Pie Dip | Monster Cookie Dessert Dip
Chocolate Lasagna Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 5.1-ounce box instant vanilla pudding
- 1 5.1-ounce box instant chocolate pudding
- 1 14.3 oz package of Oreo cookies regular, not double stuffed
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 16 oz cool whip softened
- ½ cup melted margarine or butter
- 3 cups milk
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- chocolate syrup
- Optional topping: Chocolate curls or your favorite chocolate candy
Instructions
1st Layer
- Add whole Oreos to food processor and pulse until crumbles are even. Set aside one cup of the crushed Oreos for the topping.
- Mix crushed Oreos with half a cup of melted margarine.
- Pat onto the bottom of a 9×13 pan. Place in the refrigerator to chill.
2nd Layer
- Mix 8 ounces cream cheese, 8 ounces Cool Whip and one cup powdered sugar together.
- Spread the mixture over cooled first layer. Place back in the refrigerator to chill.
3rd Layer
- Mix one package instant vanilla pudding and one package instant chocolate pudding together with three cups of cold milk.
- Spread on top of the second layer.
4th Layer
- Finally, spread 8 ounces of Cool Whip over the third layer. Sprinkle with remaining crumbled Oreos.
- Drizzle a light layer of chocolate syrup over the entire cake.
- Top with chocolate curls or your favorite chocolate candy chopped into small pieces, if you like.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Jenn’s Notes
Tips for Making Chocolate Lasagna
- You will want to let each layer set in the fridge for a little bit (about 10-20 minutes). Doing this is what will really give it the layered lasagna look. It’s the most important for the Oreo and melted butter crust layer.
- I like to use the food processor to crush the Oreo crust, it really gets them finely mashed up. But, if you don’t have one, no worries! The other option is to put the Oreos in a large Ziploc bag and use a rolling pin to smash them to your desired crumbles!
- Try to add different add-ins like M&M’s, nuts or look below for some other great ideas.
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Chocolate Lasagna is the easiest thing to throw together and I know everyone will love it. It’s another one of those dishes that I have to make sure to sneak a piece before it’s all gone, and I don’t even get my hopes up for leftovers!
Originally posted August 11, 2014
I would love to be able to print some of your recipes.
Hi Pam! The print friendly recipe is at the bottom of each post. Once you scroll there, click on the print icon in that recipe card which will open a print screen, then you would need to click to print. I hope that helps! You can also click on the “jump to recipe” button at the top of the post and it will take you right to the recipe card!
If I double the recipe can I make this in a jelly roll pan?
I have never tried that!
This was a family pleaser. Everyone loved it especially the kids, but so did the grandparents! I used gluten free chocolate sandwich cookies. Forget calorie counting!
Sounds delicious, but i’d have to eat a tiny piece!
6 stars !!! I love all your recipes. Most are so easy. I am not a good cook, so this is what I need Thanks!!
My local grocery store was out of instant pudding. if i make pudding on the stove top how long should it cool before spreading on the cream cheese layer? Will warm pudding ruin the cream cheese layer?
Can’t wait to try it for Christmas!
Heavenly, can’t wait to make this !