If you loved our popular Strawberry Pretzel Salad, you are in for a treat with this Chocolate Lasagna Recipe. This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Hey, hey, Valentina with Valentina’s Corner sharing our favorite no-bake chocolate lasagna recipe.
What is Chocolate Lasagna?
This dessert was made popular by Olive Garden’s Chocolate Lasagna. If you like chocolate cake but don’t like to bake, you have found yourself a new favorite dessert recipe. The dessert comes together so quickly. The crunchy Oreo crust with a cheesecake layer and chocolate pudding makes for a phenomenal combination of flavors. We love make-ahead crowd-pleasing desserts like Panna Cotta and Baklava. This chocolate pudding layer dessert is a winner for parties and potlucks and loved by kids and adults alike.
How to Make Chocolate Lasagna:
Oreo crust- Using a food processor (or a ziploc bag with rolling pin), crush Oreos (with their cream) then combine with the melted butter and press into a 9”x13” baking dish. Refrigerate while you prepare the cheesecake layer.Cheesecake layer- In a bowl, beat together the cream cheese with vanilla and powdered sugar. Fold in the cool whip. Carefully spread over the Oreo crust. Refrigerate as you prepare the chocolate layer.Chocolate pudding layer- Beat the cold milk with instant chocolate pudding until it thickens. Carefully spread over the cheesecake layer. Refrigerate until it sets.Cool whip layer- Spread the Cool Whip over the chocolate layer and top with reserved crushed Oreos or your favorite topping. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight and enjoy.
TIPS for the BEST Chocolate Lasagna
Spread Evenly – It is easier to spread the layers if you add cream and pudding throughout the dish and not in one area.Use original Oreos and not the double cream.Chill Before Serving: Don’t take out the dish too early when serving. We recommend taking it our right before serving. To cut clean pieces: run your knife under warm water and when slicing, continually wipe the knife clean.
Can I substitute the cool whip?
We have found that cool whip will keep longer and hold up better with refrigeration, but it can be substituted with an equal amount of whipped cream sweetened with sugar. To replace 8 oz of cool whip: beat 1 ½ cups of heavy whipping cream on medium/high speed until soft peaks form then add 3 Tbsp of powdered sugar and continue beating until meadium/stiff peaks form. This will make 3 cups of whipped cream.
More Topping Ideas:
You can be adventurous (by adding bacon bits) or more classic toppings once the layers are in place. Here are some options:
Chocolate mints, broken in piecesMini chocolate chipsReese’s PiecesChocolate ganacheChocolate shavingsCrushed OreosMelted chocolate, drizzledDusted with cocoaMarshmallows
Can I Freeze Chocolate Lasagna?
Yes, this dessert is great to freeze, covered. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before serving. You can serve it partially frozen and it will be a little like ice cream cake. Freezing works best when using cool whip without substitutions.
More NO-BAKE desserts:
If you enjoyed this chocolate lasagna, you will love these crowd-pleasing desserts which are perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Fourth of July, birthday parties or any occasion. They are easy and can be made-ahead.
Tiramisu Cake – it’s easier than you think Easy No-Bake Cheesecake – with strawberry sauceBanoffee Pie – an easy banana caramel dessertNo-Bake Spartak– with a rich cream.Key Lime Jars– individual sizes.
