Chocolate Lasagna has layers of pecan shortbread crust, cream cheese, chocolate pudding, and whipped topping! If you are looking for a crowd pleasing dessert, this Four Layer Yummy is always a hit.

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CHOCOLATE LASAGNA

I would much rather be underestimated than overestimated. It’s all about expectations. If you walk into Chuck-A-Rama for dinner your expectations are low. You might have a great meal…or you might have a hair baked into your roll. Yes, I’m still traumatized.

This dessert is definitely initially underestimated. When you think pecan shortbread with a cream cheese layer, then a pudding layer, then whipped cream…hmmm…sounds okay, nothing spectacular. But then every time I have had this I take a little square for myself and when I go back to get more…NOTHING LEFT! I seriously could eat the whole pan. The crust is the best part.

I made this in Arizona last time I was down and was taking pictures and my sister said, “Good luck making that look appetizing.” Thanks. Not that it doesn’t look appealing but it’s very creamy and doesn’t hold it’s shape especially outside in 115 degree weather.

OTHER NAMES THIS IS CALLED

  • Chocolate Lush
  • Four Layer Yummy
  • Chocolate Delight

OTHER FLAVORS

This dessert can be adapted to all kinds of flavors. In fact, this Lemon Lush is a great summer version using lemon curd.

OTHER CHOCOLATE DESSERTS

Chocolate Lasagna

3.78 from 9 votes
Chocolate Lasagna has layers of pecan shortbread crust, cream cheese, chocolate pudding, and whipped topping! If you are looking for a crowd pleasing dessert, this Four Layer Yummy is always a hit.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients

1st Layer:

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup pecans, chopped finely
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted

2nd Layer:

  • 1 (8 oz) block of cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 of an 8 oz container of Cool Whip, thawed or use 1/2 a batch of homemade whipped cream

3rd Layer: 1 large box (5.9 oz instant chocolate pudding (you can substitute banana, pistachio, coconut, or butterscotch))

4th Layer:

  • Remaining half container of Cool Whip or fresh whipped cream

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • For the 1st Layer: Combine flour, pecans, and butter and press evenly into a 9X13 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Cool completely.
  • For the 2nd Layer: Mix cream cheese and powdered sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Fold in whipped cream. Spread over pecan shortbread crust and store in the fridge while you make the next layer.
  • For the 3rd Layer: Make pudding according to package directions. Pour over cream cheese layer.
  • For the 4th Layer: Spread remaining half of Cool Whip or fresh whipped cream over the pudding layer. Garnish with chocolate shavings if desired. Store in fridge.

Notes

Source: Audrey Frahm
Cuisine: American
Course: Dessert
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Christy Denney
Christy is the voice behind The Girl Who Who Ate Everything! She is no stranger to making meals that kids and adults will love. She grew up in Mesa, Arizona as the youngest of ten kids. She can always be found in her kitchen with music playing and cooking with her kids. She published her first cookbook in 2014. She loves party food that gets the conversations going!