Chocolate Lasagna
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.
Ingredients
CRUST:
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped finely
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 (8 oz) block of cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 16 oz container of Cool Whip, thawed and divided, (or use homemade whipped cream)
- 1 large box (5.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding , (you can substitute banana, pistachio, coconut, or butterscotch)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- For the 1st layer - the CRUST: 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 1 cup of the 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 Cool Whip or fresh whipped cream over the pudding layer. Garnish with chocolate shavings if desired. Store in fridge.
Notes
Source: Audrey Frahm