Description
Indulgent hot chocolate lasagna layers creamy chocolate pudding, whipped cream, and crushed graham crackers into a dreamy dessert sensation. Cool chocolate bliss melts together, creating a luscious treat that beckons you to savor each heavenly spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 16 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
Chocolate Layer:
- 2 packages instant chocolate pudding mix
- 3 cups cold milk
- 1/2 cup hot cocoa powder
Topping:
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/4 cup chocolate shavings
- 2 tbsp chocolate syrup
Instructions
- Crush chocolate cookies into fine crumbs, then blend with melted butter until thoroughly combined to create a smooth, compact base for the dessert.
- Press the cookie mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13 inch pan, creating an even, dense foundation. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to set the crust.
- Whip cream cheese with powdered sugar until light and fluffy, ensuring no lumps remain in the mixture.
- Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, creating a silky, aerated filling that will provide a luxurious texture.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chilled cookie crust, smoothing the surface with a spatula.
- Prepare chocolate pudding by whisking instant pudding mix with cold milk and hot cocoa powder until the mixture thickens and becomes completely smooth, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Pour the chocolate pudding layer over the cream cheese layer, carefully spreading to cover the entire surface without disturbing the previous layer.
- Chill the dessert in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow layers to set completely.
- Before serving, sprinkle mini marshmallows across the top of the dessert for a playful texture.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings and drizzle chocolate syrup in an artistic pattern to enhance visual appeal.
- Slice into squares and serve chilled for a decadent, multi-layered dessert experience.
Notes
- Crush cookies super fine to prevent a crumbly, unstable base that might fall apart when serving.
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature to achieve a smoother, lump-free mixture that blends effortlessly.
- Use high-quality cocoa powder for an intense, rich chocolate flavor that elevates the entire dessert.
- For a gluten-free version, swap chocolate cookies with gluten-free chocolate graham crackers or almond flour-based cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg