Description
This No Bake Chocolate Oreo Lasagna is a luscious layered dessert featuring a crunchy Oreo cookie crust, creamy cream cheese and Cool Whip layer, rich chocolate pudding, and a topping of whipped Cool Whip and Oreo crumbs. Perfect for a crowd, it requires no baking and is chilled to set into a deliciously smooth and decadent treat.
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 package regular Oreos (about 36 cookies)
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
Cream Cheese Layer
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup confectioners' (powdered) sugar
- 8 oz Cool Whip (half of 16 oz), divided
Chocolate Pudding Layer
- 1 package (5.9 oz) chocolate instant pudding mix
- 2 3/4 cups cold milk
Topping
- 8 oz Cool Whip (remaining half of 16 oz), divided
- Reserved Oreo crumbs (about 1 cup) for sprinkling
Instructions
- Crush Cookies: Crush the entire package of Oreos either using a food processor or by placing them in a large ziplock bag and smashing with a rolling pin. Save about 1 cup of the cookie crumbs for sprinkling on top of the finished dessert.
- Prepare Crust: Mix the remaining Oreo crumbs with melted butter in a small bowl until evenly combined. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish to form the crust layer.
- Make Cream Cheese Layer: In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and half (8 oz) of the Cool Whip until smooth and well combined.
- Assemble Cream Cheese Layer: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the Oreo crust in the baking dish. Place the dish in the refrigerator while preparing the pudding layer.
- Prepare Chocolate Pudding: In a bowl, whisk together the chocolate instant pudding mix and cold milk for several minutes until it thickens.
- Assemble Pudding Layer: Spread the thickened chocolate pudding evenly over the cream cheese layer. Let it sit for about 10 minutes at room temperature to firm up.
- Add Cool Whip Topping: Spread the remaining 8 oz of Cool Whip over the pudding layer and evenly sprinkle the reserved Oreo crumbs on top.
- Chill Dessert: Refrigerate the assembled dessert until well chilled and set, at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
- Optional Freezing Step: For cleaner and even slices, place the pan in the freezer for 30 minutes before cutting and serving.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice into 12 servings and enjoy this creamy, chocolatey no-bake delight!
Notes
- Softening the cream cheese makes mixing easier and results in a smoother cream cheese layer.
- Cold milk helps pudding mix thicken properly in the chocolate pudding layer.
- The freezing step before slicing is optional but recommended for clean pieces.
- This dessert is best served chilled and kept refrigerated until served to maintain texture.
- Use a sharp knife warmed in hot water and wiped dry for the cleanest cuts.
