Description
A rich and creamy no-bake dessert with layers of chocolate pudding, caramel, and toasted pecans, mimicking the flavors of turtle candy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup cold milk
- 1 container (8 oz) thawed whipped topping, divided
- 1 cup caramel sauce, divided
- 1 cup chopped pecans, lightly toasted, divided
- 1 cup instant chocolate pudding mix (approximately 2 x 3.9 oz packages)
- 3 cups cold milk
- ¼ cup chocolate syrup (for garnish)
Instructions
- Combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press into a 9×13-inch baking dish. Chill for at least 15 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and ¼ cup of cold milk, mixing until creamy. Fold in half of the whipped topping and spread over the crust. Return to the refrigerator.
- Drizzle half of the caramel sauce over the cream cheese layer and sprinkle half of the pecans. Chill for 10-15 minutes.
- Whisk the pudding mix with 3 cups of cold milk for about 2 minutes until thickened. Spread it over the caramel layer. Chill for at least 15-20 minutes.
- Top with the remaining whipped topping and refrigerate for 4-6 hours (or overnight) for best results.
- Before serving, drizzle with the remaining caramel and chocolate syrup, and sprinkle with the remaining pecans.
Notes
To enhance flavors, chill overnight. For rich flavor, add vanilla extract to the pudding layer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: dessert, no-bake, turtle lasagna, chocolate, caramel, pecans