Chocolate Lasagna

This no-bake chocolate lasagna is layered with creamy cheesecake, chocolate pudding, whipped cream, and mini chocolate chips, all layered over an Oreo cookie crust!

Why this recipe works

Because it’s layered into one pan, chocolate lasagna is the perfect take-along for potlucks, parties, and holidays. Since there’s no baking involved with this dessert, you won’t have to heat up your kitchen making it perfect for summer barbecues as well.

I’ve yet to meet anyone who’s turned their nose up to this chocolate lasagna. It’s seriously that good. The fact that it uses easy, accessible ingredients makes it that much better.

Related Recipe – Don’t want to use Cool Whip? You can easily make your own Stabilized Whipped Cream at home.

Ingredients you will need

Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post.

Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions

OREOS – You want to grab a package of regular (not Double Stuff) Oreo cookies (36 cookies). Do not remove the cream centers!

PUDDING – This recipe is built around using instant chocolate pudding, not the Cook n Serve kind.

CREAM CHEESE – Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature, it will make mixing it way easier. I like to take it out of the fridge, slice it into cubes, and let it rest at room temp for at least 30 minutes before I begin making the lasagna.

COOL WHIP – If you prefer, you can use an equal amount of homemade whipped topping instead of Cool Whip. To substitute, whisk 3 cups of heavy whipping cream until medium peaks form.

TOPPING – For a fancier presentation, substitute shaved chocolate for the chocolate chips. Use a vegetable peeler to shave a bar of bittersweet chocolate, creating short or long ribbons to sprinkle on top. There’s less sugar in a bittersweet bar, so it tends to shave better leaving you with prettier chocolate ribbons. You can also top with extra crushed Oreo cookies!

How to Make Chocolate Lasagna

These step by step photos and instructions are here to help you visualize how to make this recipe. You can Jump to Recipe to get the printable version of this recipe, complete with measurements and instructions at the bottom.

1. Use a food processor (or a zip top bag and a rolling pin) to crush the Oreos into fine crumbs.
2. Into a medium bowl, pour in the cookie crumbs and melted butter. Stir until thoroughly mixed.
3. Pour into a 13×9 baking dish and use a spatula (or the bottom of a measuring cup) to evenly press the crumbs across the dish.
4. In a medium bowl, add the cream cheese and beat with a hand mixer until fluffy.
5. Add in the 2 Tablespoons of milk and sugar and mix well.
6. Using a rubber spatula fold the contents of one of the 8 oz Cool Whip containers into the cream cheese mixture.
7. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cookie crust and pop it into the fridge to set for about 10 minutes.
8. While it’s setting, to a large bowl, add the pudding mixes and 2 3/4 cups milk and beat on medium until it starts to thicken.
9. Spread the pudding mixture over the cream cheese layer. Put back into the fridge to set for another 10 minutes.
10. Once set, gently spread the remaining 8 oz of Cool Whip over the top and sprinkle with mini chocolate chips.
11. Cover with plastic wrap and let chill for at least 4 hours in the fridge or 1 hour in the freezer before you slice.

Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips

Absolutely! You can prepare your chocolate lasagna up to 3 days in advance. Keep it covered tightly with plastic wrap or an airtight lid kept in the refrigerator.

Store leftovers in an air-tight container (or covered well with plastic wrap) kept in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Yes, it freezes quite well as long as you are using Cool Whip instead of freshly made whipped cream. Since Cool Whip is already stabilized and typically comes frozen already, it holds up well in the freezer. If you are substituting with homemade whipped cream, I would recommend holding off on the top layer until you are ready to serve as it typically loses its fluffy texture once thawed. Wrap the dish well with plastic wrap followed by a layer or two of aluminum foil. Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight.

Of course! We’ve made this dessert lasagna in so many different flavor combinations. Mint, strawberry, lemon, pumpkin, you name it! Feel free to play around with your favorite combos.

Serving Suggestions

If you love chocolate, then chocolate lasagna is the layered dessert for you. It’s full of creamy, dreamy flavors and textures that make your taste buds happy. Be sure to print extra copies, because someone always asks for the recipe!

More Dessert Lasagna Recipes

• S’mores Lasagna
• Strawberry Lasagna
• Red Velvet Lasagna
• Mint Chocolate Lasagna
• Chocolate Lasagna Trifle
• Chocolate Peanut Butter Lasagna

Oreos are great for no-bake recipes (see Melissa’s Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Oreo Bon Bons) and with all the flavors coming out lately, you could really switch up the direction of this no-bake dessert. Another dessert worthy of a look are our seven layer bars! Seven ingredients, one pan.

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