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What is lasagna if not layers upon layers of deliciousness? So why not make dessert with those layers? Easy Chocolate Lasagna is a stack of sweetness with a tower of tremendous flavors and chocolate goodness! A crumbly and buttery sandwich cookie crust, a creamy, light, and tangy second layer, a rich chocolate pudding third layer, and with chocolate chips and more sandwich cookie crumbles on top—there's simply nothing better. If you love chocolate or cookies-and-cream or both, Easy Chocolate Lasagna invites you to dive into the depths of its flavors!
Ingredients
- For the crust:
- 36 regular chocolate creme-filled sandwich cookies
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
- For the first layer:
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cold milk
- 12 ounces imitation whipped topping, divided
- For the second layer:
- 2 (3.9-ounce) packages chocolate instant pudding
- 3 1/4 cups cold milk
- For the topping:
- mini chocolate chips, optional, to taste
- chocolate sandwich cookies, optional, to taste, crushed
Directions
Step 1 -In a food processor or a blender, blend 36 of the cookies into fine crumbs.
Step 2 -Add the melted butter to the crumbs and mix until it is combined.
Step 3 -Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9x13-inch dish.
Step 4 -Allow the crust to firm up in the freezer or the fridge for 5 minutes.
Step 5 -In a medium bowl, whip the cream cheese until it is fluffy using an electric mixer.
Step 6 -Add the granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons of the milk to the cream cheese and mix until it is combined.
Step 7 -Stir 1 cup of the whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture.
Step 8 -Spread the cream cheese mixture lightly over the crust.
Step 9 -Place the baking dish in the fridge or freezer to firm, about 5-10 minutes.
Step 10 -In a separate bowl, whisk the pudding and the remaining cold milk together until it is thick.
Step 11 -Spread the thickened pudding over the top of the cream cheese layer.
Step 12 -Allow the pudding to set in the fridge, about 5-10 minutes.
Step 13 -Spread the remaining whipped topping on top of the pudding.
Step 14 -Sprinkle the top with the mini chocolate chips and the remaining crushed cookies.
Step 15 -Chill the chocolate lasagna in the fridge for 2-3 hours.
Step 16 -Slice and serve.
