Chocolate Lasagna Layered Dessert (Print Version)

Creamy layers of Oreos, pudding, and chocolate come together in this decadent, chilled chocolate lasagna.

# Ingredients:

→ Base Layer

01 - 14.3 ounces Oreo cookies, regular, not double-stuffed
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter or margarine, melted

→ Cream Cheese Layer

03 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
04 - 1 cup powdered sugar
05 - 8 ounces whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed

→ Pudding Layer

06 - 5.1 ounces instant vanilla pudding mix
07 - 5.1 ounces instant chocolate pudding mix
08 - 3 cups cold milk

→ Topping

09 - 8 ounces whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed
10 - Chocolate syrup, to drizzle
11 - Chocolate curls or chopped chocolate candy, optional

# Steps:

01 - Blend the whole Oreo cookies in a food processor until evenly crushed. Reserve 1 cup of the crumbs for topping.
02 - Combine the remaining Oreo crumbs with melted butter. Distribute evenly and press firmly into a 9x13-inch pan. Chill in the refrigerator to set.
03 - Beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in 8 ounces whipped topping. Evenly spread over the chilled crust and refrigerate.
04 - Whisk both vanilla and chocolate pudding mixes with cold milk until smooth and thickened. Spread gently atop the cream cheese layer. Refrigerate.
05 - Spread 8 ounces whipped topping evenly over the pudding layer. Sprinkle reserved Oreo crumbs on top. Drizzle lightly with chocolate syrup and garnish with chocolate curls or chopped chocolate candy if desired. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

# Notes:

01 - For clean slices, refrigerate for several hours before serving. Use a sharp knife wiped clean between cuts.