Mint Chocolate Lasagna

This easy no bake mint chocolate lasagna is made with three layers of mint flavored cream cheese, chocolate pudding, and Cool Whip on top of an Oreo cookie crust!

Why this recipe works

Everyone welcome the love child between mint chocolate dream bars and the ever popular chocolate lasagna – I present, our mint chocolate lasagna recipe. A refreshingly cooling, creamy delight stacked with layers of minty cheesecake filling, chocolate pudding, and whipped topping. Oh, and you can’t have a dessert lasagna without the Oreo cookie crust!

A good no-bake, one-pan dessert is always at the top of the to-make list for potlucks because they come together so easily. And because of the dreamy mint flavor here, it’s also great for St. Patrick’s Day parties!

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

CRUST – One package (13.29 ounces) of classic Oreo cookies will do the trick
(not double stuf). You’ll also need some butter to help bind the cookie crumbs together. Do not remove the cream center of the Oreo cookies, this also acts as a binder once crumbled. Some of our readers have mentioned using mint Oreos for an extra kick of minty flavor!

CREAM CHEESE – Be sure that your cream cheese is well softened, this will help with spreading it out over the cookie crust. We’ll flavor the “cheesecake” layer with some peppermint extract. Don’t be tempted to add a bunch of peppermint extract as the flavor is very strong. The green food coloring is optional, it’s simply added for that classic mint green look!

PUDDING – This recipe calls for two 3.9-ounce packages of instant pudding using the milk measurements listed in the recipe card below. Disregard the back of the box here. In our opinion, the best flavored instant pudding is either chocolate fudge or dark chocolate, though you can certainly use regular chocolate as well!

COOL WHIP – Cool Whip is quick, convenient, and stable. Regular homemade whipped cream will likely deflate if not eaten within a couple of hours, it also has a tendency to weep and spread. Therefore, if you would like to substitute then I recommend using homemade stabilized whipped cream in equal parts.

How to Make Mint 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. Crush the Oreos in a food processor, or place in resealable bag and crush with a rolling pin. Mix with melted butter and press into the bottom of a 13×9 pan; set aside.
   
   TIP – If your crust is too crumbly, you can pop it in the refrigerator for around 30 minutes to help it harden.
   
   
2. Beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and peppermint until creamy. Fold in 1 cup of the whipped topping. Add green food dye until desired color is achieved. Dollop small amounts of the mixture all over the top of the crust and gently spread with a rubber spatula.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together pudding mixes and milk for 2 minutes until thick. Pour over the cream cheese mixture in an even layer.
4. Top with remaining whipped topping, using a spatula to smooth the top layer. Garnish with shaved chocolate or chopped Andes mints. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips

Yes, absolutely! This dessert should be made at minimum 4 hours ahead of time, but you can prepare it 2-3 days in advance if needed.

Store the dessert lasagna covered with an air-tight lid or tightly wrapped with plastic wrap in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.

Yes, you can freeze this mint chocolate lasagna tightly wrapped for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight.

To remedy this, a few readers have mentioned that popping the crust into the refrigerator for around 30 minutes to stiffen it up has helped. I would also suggest dolloping small amounts of the cream cheese mixture all around the top of the crust. This way, you don’t have to work as hard to smooth it out into a single layer. Also, be sure that your cream cheese mixture is well softened (around room temperature) for the best spreadability.

Serving Suggestions

You can top your creamy dreamy mint chocolate lasagna with mini chocolate chips, crushed Andes mints, chopped or shaved chocolate, or extra Oreo cookie crumbles.

Serve chilled and enjoy!

More Related Recipes

• Chocolate Lasagna
• Oreo Cake
• Andes Mint Fudge
• Chocolate Mint Brownies
• Chocolate Peanut Butter Lasagna
• Chocolate Cheesecake Pudding Dessert

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This post originally appeared here on Jan 24, 2017 and has since been updated with new photos and expert tips.