Our No-Bake Chocolate Lasagna is the easiest and the BEST recipe for classic Chocolate Lasagna, made with layers of pudding, cream cheese fluff, and an Oreo crust. It’s a sweet no-bake dessert treat everyone will love!

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Sommer’s Recipe Notes

Hands up if you remember eating Chocolate Lasagna as a kid. You can probably still taste each of the cold and creamy, sweet and chocolatey layers right now, amirite?

This classic Chocolate Lasagna recipe is an oldie, but a goodie. We always had it at church potlucks when I was a little girl, and I’ve loved making it for my family since my children were young.

What is Chocolate Lasagna?

If you’ve never tried this quick and easy treat before, be prepared to be amazed. One bite of this no-bake dessert and you are going to have to stop yourself from eating the entire pan. Seriously, it’s that good.

And in case you are still wondering, the answer is no. There are no lasagna noodles involved in this recipe…

Although the name includes “lasagna,” this is only in reference to the way the dessert is made of multiple layers and prepared in a large pan. That’s about as lasagna-y as this recipe gets.

Instead, you’ll find four dreamy layers of goodness that are incredibly easy to make, including a no-bake Oreo cookie crust, instant chocolate pudding, cream cheese fluff, and whipped topping. It’s very simple in flavor, but decidedly addictive!

overhead view of layered pudding cake with mini chips

Ingredients You Need

There are 4 delicious and distinct layers to this Chocolate Lasagna recipe. Here’s everything you need to make each sweet and yummy layer:

For the Oreo layer:

  • Oreo cookies – crushed into cookie crumbs
  • Melted butter

To make the Cream Cheese layer:

  • Cream cheese
  • Granulated sugar
  • Milk
  • Cool whip (1/2 a container) 

For the Chocolate Pudding layer:

  • Instant chocolate pudding
  • Milk
  • Instant coffee granules – optional to intensify the chocolate flavor

Lastly, to prepare the Whipped Topping layer:

  • Cool whip (the remaining 1/2 of the container)
  • Mini chocolate chips – or other toppings like shaved chocolate or cocoa powder

What Equipment You Will Need: 

  • Large Food Processor (or a Ziplock, a rolling pin, and a mixer)
  • 9×13 Baking Dish
  • Spoon 
  • Spatula 
  • Sharp Knife
  • Large Bowl
slice of no-bake chocolate lasagna pudding cake with bite taken

How to Make the BEST Chocolate Lasagna Recipe

  • Make the No-Bake Oreo Crust
  • Make the Cream Cheese Layer
  • Make the Chocolate Pudding
  • Layer the Chocolate Lasagna
  • Chill and Serve

Tips for Success: Using a piece of parchment (or wax) paper to cover the crumbled cookie and butter mixture will help you get the evenest layer and keep your hands clean. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. For best cutting results, freeze for 2-3 hours.

Find the full Lasagna Dessert recipe with ingredient proportions, detailed instructions, and a video tutorial in the printable form below.

Oreos in a food processor

Chocolate Lasagna Recipe Variations

There are a number of ways you can add a fun twist to this classic no-bake dessert recipe!

Feel free to add a splash of your favorite extract: Mint, rum, coconut, vanilla, or raspberry are just a few fun flavored extracts that taste fabulously mixed in with the chocolate pudding layer.

We love sprinkling mini chocolate chips over the final layer, but there are lots of other tasty goodies you can use. Try topping Chocolate Lasagna with:

  • Chocolate shavings – for an extra fancy dessert
  • Cocoa powder – for a tiramisu effect
  • Chopped almonds – or other nuts you like
  • Shredded coconut – particularly good if you are including coconut or rum extract
  • Crushed Oreo cookies – if you just can’t get enough crumbled cookie yumminess
  • Chocolate sprinkles – kids love this version!
chocolate lasagna with mini chocolate chips

Make-Ahead and Storage Suggestions

Chocolate Lasagna is a great make-ahead, no-bake dessert recipe!

It can be prepared 4-5 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator or frozen for up to 3 months. Cover the pan with one or two layers of plastic cling wrap. To freeze for more than a day, I suggest wrapping the pan in a layer of aluminum foil.

If the lasagna has been frozen for more than a few hours, let it sit on the counter for several minutes before slicing and serving.

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No-Bake Chocolate Lasagna Recipe + VIDEO

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Chill Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
The BEST classic Chocolate Lasagna recipe, made with layers of pudding, cream cheese fluff, and an Oreo crust for an easy and delicious no-bake dessert!
Servings: 12 servings

Video

Ingredients

US Customary – Metric

Oreo Layer –

Cream Cheese Layer –

Chocolate Pudding Layer –

Whipped Topping Layer –

Instructions

  • Oreo Crust: Set out a large food processor. Place the Oreo cookies in a bowl. Cover and pulse into fine crumbs. Then add in the melted butter and pulse to coat. *If you don’t have a food processor you can place the cookies in a zip bag and smash them with a rolling pin. Then use a mixer for the other steps.
  • Pour the Oreo crumbs in a 9 X 13 inch baking dish. Press into an even layer and chill.
  • Cream Cheese Layer: Next, rinse out the food processor bowl. Add in the cream cheese, sugar, and milk. Puree until smooth. Then remove the blade and scoop HALF (8 ounces) of the Cool Whip into the cream cheese. Fold with a spatula until smooth. Scoop the mixture into the baking dish and spread evenly over the crust. Chill.
  • For the Chocolate Pudding Layer: Rinse out the food processor bowl again. Add in the chocolate pudding powder, milk, and instant coffee. Cover and puree until smooth. Scoop into the baking dish and spread out evenly.
  • Toppings: Spread the remaining 8 ounces of Cool Whip over the chocolate pudding. Then sprinkle the top with mini chocolate chips or chocolate shavings.
  • Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours. For best cutting results, freeze for 2-3 hours, then cut and serve. Allow the frozen plated pieces to sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Notes

This is a great make-ahead dessert and can be made 4-5 days before serving, or kept in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pc, Calories: 533kcal, Carbohydrates: 72g, Protein: 8g, Fat: 25g, Saturated Fat: 13g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 42mg, Sodium: 657mg, Potassium: 302mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 51g, Vitamin A: 504IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 165mg, Iron: 4mg
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Author: Sommer Collier
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