Chocolate lasagna is perfect for all of the chocolate lovers in your life – who can resist three layers of chocolate mixed with cheesecake and whipped cream? I love to bring this dessert to potlucks, and people always ask me for the recipe.
This chocolate lasagna has been sitting in my fridge all week, and every time I walk by, I have to sneak a bite. It’s just that good. Best of all, this fun dessert is no bake and so very simple to put together! This is my go-to dessert for parties and I always get tons of compliments.
How do you make chocolate lasagna?
This chocolate lasagna has 5 layers – a cookie crust, fluffy cheesecake filling, chocolate pudding, whipped topping and miniature chocolate chips. None of the steps are particularly difficult, but there is some chilling time involved here, so plan to make this dessert in advance! You can actually put your chocolate lasagna together up to 3 days before you plan to serve it. The cookie crust is a combination of Oreo sandwich cookies and melted butter, which get pressed into a rectangular pan.
After the cookie crust comes the cheesecake, which is a light and fluffy combination of cream cheese, sugar and whipped topping. I like to chill each layer before I add the next to give everything a chance to firm up. A quick trip into the freezer for 20 minutes is enough time to help everything set. The next layer is instant chocolate pudding mixed with milk for a rich and creamy chocolate flavor.
This chocolate lasagna gets finished off with a layer of whipped topping and a generous sprinkling of miniature chocolate chips. I piped my whipped topping onto the top with a large open star tip for a fancier look, but you can just spread on a smooth layer with a spatula if that’s easier.
Tips for chocolate lasagna
The hardest part about making chocolate lasagna is cutting neat slices! I have a few tips to make the slicing process go a little smoother.
Freeze your chocolate lasagna for about 30 minutes before you plan to slice it. This will help firm up the layers even more and keep them intact as you cut into the dessert. Wipe your knife with a paper towel between each cut. This will prevent the layers from running together as you slice. If you’re looking for picture perfect slices, you can run an offset spatula around the cut sides of each slice to even out the layers.
The flavors and textures in this dessert are just amazing, between the crunchy cookie crust, fluffy cheesecake and creamy pudding. This is a treat you’ll be sure to make again and again, especially in the summer when it’s too hot to turn on the oven.
What can I use instead of whipped topping?
People always ask me this question! Not everyone is a Cool Whip fan, and I get it. Cool Whip is incredibly convenient but some people don’t care for it. You can substitute an equal amount of whipped cream for the whipped topping in this recipe. The whipped cream that you find in a can is not a good choice for this recipe as it will deflate. You’ll need to use heavy cream that’s been whipped to stiff peaks and sweetened with sugar.
You will not be disappointed by this chocolate lasagna – it serves a lot of people which makes it perfect for any gathering. I also love that it can be made days ahead of time, so on the day of your party all you need to do is slice, serve and enjoy!
More desserts you’ll love
9 No Bake Cookie Recipes Ice Cream Sandwich Cake S’mores Dip Earthquake Cake Peanut Butter Chocolate Gooey Butter Cake
