Hot chocolate lasagna is a decadent dessert that combines layers of chocolate, cheesecake, pudding, and marshmallows. It is perfect for the holidays, parties, or any occasion when you want to impress your guests with a rich and delicious treat. And the best part is, it is completely no bake and easy to make!
Ingredients: How to Make Hot Chocolate Lasagna
To make this hot chocolate lasagna, you will need the following ingredients:
- 36 Oreo cookies
- 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter, melted
- 8 ounces of cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup of milk
- 1/4 cup of powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 2 packets of instant hot cocoa mix (the kind that requires milk, not water)
- 16 ounces of Cool Whip, thawed and divided
- 2 boxes of chocolate instant pudding mix
- 4 cups of milk
- 2 1/4 cups of mini marshmallows, plus more for topping
- Chocolate topping or Nutella, for drizzling
Instructions: How to Make Hot Chocolate Lasagna
Follow these steps to make your hot chocolate lasagna:
Step 1: Make the Oreo Crust
- Place the Oreo cookies with the filling in a food processor and pulse until they are finely crushed.
- Transfer the crumbs to a large bowl and stir in the melted butter until well combined.
- Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of a 13 x 9 inch baking dish.
- Refrigerate the crust while you prepare the next layer.
Step 2: Make the Hot Chocolate Cheesecake Mousse Layer
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, milk, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Add the instant hot cocoa mix and beat until well incorporated.
- Fold in 8 ounces of Cool Whip with a spatula until well combined.
- Spread the mixture evenly over the Oreo crust.
- Refrigerate or freeze the layer until firm.
Step 3: Make the Chocolate Pudding Layer
- In a large bowl, whisk the chocolate pudding mix and milk until smooth and thickened.
- Stir in 2 1/4 cups of mini marshmallows.
- Spread the mixture evenly over the hot chocolate cheesecake mousse layer.
- Refrigerate or freeze the layer until set.
Step 4: Make the Topping
- Spread the remaining 8 ounces of Cool Whip over the chocolate pudding layer.
- Refrigerate the dessert for a few hours or overnight until firm.
- Before serving, sprinkle more mini marshmallows over the top and drizzle with chocolate topping or Nutella.
Tips and Variations
- You can use any flavor of Oreo cookies for the crust, such as mint, peanut butter, or golden.
- You can use whipped cream instead of Cool Whip, but make sure to stabilize it with some gelatin or cream of tartar to prevent it from deflating.
- You can use any flavor of pudding mix for the pudding layer, such as vanilla, butterscotch, or banana.
- You can add some chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or sprinkles for extra crunch and color.
Enjoy!
This hot chocolate lasagna is a heavenly dessert that will satisfy your sweet tooth and warm your heart. It is easy to make, no bake, and feeds a crowd. Enjoy!