Chocolate Lasagna Trifle

I’m a huge fan of chocolate lasagna. You know the one – also goes by dessert lasagna, chocolate lush or Oreo delight. In my family, we make a vanilla pudding version that we call Oreo Cake. Whatever you call it, this no-bake layered pudding dessert is amazing!

The traditional chocolate version features an Oreo crust, followed by a layer of sweetened cream cheese, then chocolate pudding and topped off with cool whip. This dessert is easy enough to serve after a family dinner, special enough for parties and celebrations, and one of those desserts that always disappear at potlucks.

With this chocolate lasagna trifle, I’ve transformed it into an extra special dessert that doesn’t require extra effort. I love serving a showstopper for dessert that tops the main meal, even something as impressive as crispy roasted pork shoulder. This is the dessert that will have all your guests oohing and ahhing, especially as we head into the holiday season.

Ingredients you will need:

• 1 package (family size 19.1 oz) Oreo cookies
• 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
• 1 tub (8 oz) thawed whipped topping, divided
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 4 1/4 cups milk, divided
• 2 boxes (3.4 oz each) instant chocolate pudding

Helpful kitchen tools:

• Trifle bowl
• Electric mixer
• Mixing bowls
• Measuring cup

To assemble:

Begin with the Oreo cookies. You will need the large package of Oreos (Family Size 19.1oz) or 48 cookies from 2 smaller packages. Save 5 for garnish later and crush the rest. You can put them in a zip-lock bag and give them a good whack (very therapeutic) or give them a quick blitz in the food processor. They should be bite-sized pieces.

For the chocolate layer, whisk the pudding mix and milk together. It will thicken on its own in a few minutes. Just be sure to use instant pudding mix, not the cook & serve kind.

In a stand mixer or with an electric hand mixer, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Start off with well-softened cream cheese to avoid any lumps. Slowly beat in 1/4 cup each of milk and sugar. Then stir in 2 cups of whipped topping.

Now begin layering until the ingredients are used up. I love my trifle bowl because it makes the dessert look stunning, but you can also use a glass mixing bowl. To top it all off, add a mound of whipped cream in the center or pipe little dollops around the edge and top with the reserved Oreos.

Speaking of dessert lasagna… We have plenty of recipes to share! Check them out below.

Chocolate Lasagna– one of the most popular desserts on the blog! It’s a chocolate dessert no one can resist.

Red Velvet Lasagna– a crunchy graham cracker crust, cream cheese layer, red chocolate pudding layer and topped with Cool Whip, chocolate shavings, and cherry syrup.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Lasagna– bursting with peanut-butter-chocolate-goodness. You can never go wrong with peanut butter desserts!

Pumpkin Lasagna– the perfect pumpkin flavored dessert for Thanksgiving, or just because.

And you can’t forget about all the amazing trifle recipes!

Strawberry Shortcake Trifle– macerated strawberry sauce with the addition of fresh strawberries, and a delicious whipped cream and cream cheese layer, all stacked together in a trifle bowl with sweet angel food cake

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