Description
This no-bake chocolate lasagna features layers of crushed Oreo crust, creamy sweetened cream cheese, rich chocolate pudding, and a vibrant cherry stripe frosting, all topped with whipped topping. It’s an easy, hearty, and family-friendly dessert perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
- 36 Oreo cookies (about 360g)
- 0.5 cup melted butter (113g)
- 1 block softened cream cheese (8 oz or 226g)
- 1.5 cups powdered sugar (180g)
- 3 cups milk (720ml), divided
- 1 large tub thawed Cool Whip (16 oz or 450g) or whipped topping
- 2 packages instant chocolate pudding mix (3.9 oz or 111g each)
- 1 package cherry gelatin mix (3 oz or 85g)
- 1 cup boiling water (240ml)
Instructions
- Prepare The Crust: Crush the Oreo cookies finely. In a medium bowl, mix 0.5 cup of melted butter with the cookie crumbs until well combined. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish. Refrigerate to chill for at least 15 minutes.
- Make The Cream Cheese Layer: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with 1.5 cups of powdered sugar and 0.5 cup of milk until smooth and creamy. Gently fold in about 1.5 cups of the thawed Cool Whip until just combined and light. Spread this creamy layer evenly over the chilled cookie crust. Refrigerate for another 20-30 minutes.
- Whip Up The Chocolate Pudding Layer: In a separate bowl, whisk together the two packages of instant chocolate pudding mix with 2.5 cups of milk until it thickens (about 2 minutes). Gently fold in another 1.5 cups of Cool Whip until the mixture is light and mousse-like. Spread this smooth chocolate layer over the set cream cheese layer. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Create The Cherry Stripe Frosting: In a small bowl, dissolve the cherry gelatin mix in 1 cup of boiling water, stirring until no granules remain. Let it cool slightly (about 10-15 minutes). Carefully drizzle or pipe thin stripes of the cherry mixture over the set chocolate pudding layer, leaving gaps for the final whipped topping. Chill for an additional 30 minutes until the cherry stripes are firm and glossy.
- Finish With Whipped Topping: Gently spread the remaining Cool Whip over the cherry striped layer, being careful not to disturb the stripes. Chill the entire chocolate lasagna for at least 4 hours, or ideally overnight, for the best setting and easiest slicing.
Notes
Ensure each layer is properly chilled before adding the next to prevent mixing. Do not overmix the pudding, or it can become too thin. Allow gelatin to cool slightly before drizzling to avoid melting underlying layers. For shortcuts, use a pre-made cookie crust or a stand mixer for creamy layers. Consider using organic cream cheese or dairy-free whipped topping for upgrades.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 100 g)
- Calories: 450 calories
- Sugar: 48 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
Keywords: no-bake dessert, chocolate lasagna, cherry stripe, easy dessert, family-friendly, crowd-pleasing, Oreo crust, creamy dessert, chilled dessert