Description
Sweet layers of chocolate pudding and cream cheese create magical Easter chocolate lasagna, a dessert that dances between indulgence and nostalgia. Creamy, cool, and perfectly portioned, you’ll fall in love with this crowd-pleasing Easter treat that promises delightful moments of pure chocolate bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Oreo Crust:
- 36 Oreo cookies
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Cream Cheese Layer:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup Cool Whip
Chocolate Pudding and Topping Layer:
- 2 packages (3.9 ounces/110 grams each) chocolate instant pudding
- 2 3/4 cups (660 milliliters) cold milk
- 2 cups Cool Whip
- 1 1/2 cups crushed Oreo cookies
- Peeps bunnies, for decoration
- Easter egg candies, for decoration
Instructions
- Pulverize Oreo cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or by crushing in a sealed plastic bag. Mix thoroughly with melted butter, then press the mixture compactly into the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch dish. Chill in refrigerator for 15 minutes to solidify.
- Whip cream cheese, softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and airy. Gently incorporate Cool Whip until fully integrated. Distribute the mixture evenly across the chilled Oreo base, ensuring consistent coverage. Return to refrigerator.
- Combine chocolate instant pudding mix with cold milk, whisking vigorously until the mixture thickens and becomes smooth. Pour pudding over the cream cheese layer, spreading carefully to create an even surface. Allow to set for 10 minutes at refrigerator temperature.
- Generously cover the pudding layer with Cool Whip, creating a soft, billowy topping. Sprinkle crushed Oreo cookies across the surface for added texture and visual appeal. Refrigerate for 4-6 hours to allow complete setting and flavor melding.
- Before serving, embellish the dessert with festive Peeps bunnies and colorful Easter egg candies. Cut into precise squares, revealing the beautiful layered composition. Serve chilled for optimal taste and presentation.
Notes
- Crush Oreos Finely to ensure a smooth, even crust that holds together perfectly when serving.
- Use Room Temperature Ingredients like cream cheese and butter to create a silky, lump-free cream cheese layer that spreads easily.
- Chill Thoroughly allowing each layer to set completely prevents mixing and creates distinct, beautiful layers when slicing.
- Customize for Dietary Needs swap regular Oreos with gluten-free cookies and use dairy-free cream cheese and whipped topping for a allergen-friendly version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg