Description
Layers of rich chocolate, sweet caramel, and creamy fillings come together in this indulgent Turtle Lasagna, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs (like Oreos, finely crushed)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups whipped topping (such as Cool Whip)
- 2 boxes (3.9 oz each) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 3 cups cold milk
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chopped pecans (toasted)
- 3/4 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup additional chocolate chips (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by combining chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter, pressing evenly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch dish. Refrigerate while preparing layers.
- In a bowl, beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping and spread over the chilled crust.
- Whisk instant pudding mix and cold milk together until thick. Spread pudding layer over the cheesecake layer.
- Drizzle half of the caramel sauce over the pudding and sprinkle half of the chopped pecans.
- Heat heavy cream in a saucepan until just simmering. Pour over semi-sweet chocolate chips, let sit, then stir until smooth. Spread ganache over the caramel and pecans.
- Drizzle remaining caramel and top with remaining pecans and optional chocolate chips. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a bit of espresso powder to the whipped topping. Ensure cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: turtle lasagna, dessert, chocolate, caramel, pecans, layered dessert