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Grandma's Chocolate Lasagna

Updated: Oct 6, 2023 by Mindee ยท This post may contain affiliate links ยท 20 Comments

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My Grandma's chocolate lasagna is a near-no-bake dessert that is also very simple to make. This tried and true is rich, creamy, and chocolatey too!

A piece of chocolate lasagna.

This particular recipe holds a special place in my heart. This is my Grandma Carole's chocolate ribbon dessert recipe, more commonly known as Chocolate Lasagna. 

My Grandma may not have cooked or baked much, but the things that she did make are filled with some very sweet memories for me. I believe this is one recipe that reminds all my family of Grandma. I was thinking about no-bake-type recipes the other day, and this one popped into my head.

It is near no-bake. The crust has to be baked, but the rest is mixed, spread, and refrigerated. Don't let the simplicity fool you. This is a truly delicious dessert. The creamy layers are rich and will fix a chocolate craving. I hope you love this recipe as much as our family does.

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How to make Chocolate Lasagna:

  1. The crust is simply flour, butter, and ground nuts. I put all 3 ingredients in a food processor (affiliate link) and pulse until it is well mixed. Sprinkle the crust in a lightly greased 9x13 baking dish. (affiliate link) Press the crust down and bake for 17 minutes at 350 degrees. Cool the baked crust completely before adding the layers.
  2. Beat the cream cheese and sugar together until well blended. Fold in the cool whip and spread across the cooled crust.
  3. Beat the milk and pudding mixes together until thickened. Pour over the cream cheese layer and spread out evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or until set.
  4. Spread Cool Whip on top of the chocolate pudding layer. Garnish with a grated chocolate bar and additional nuts if desired.
Collage of steps for chocolate lasagna.

Can you make chocolate lasagna the night before?

Absolutely! I actually prefer to make it the day before.

Can you freeze chocolate lasagna?

I haven't ever tried, but I don't see why you couldn't. Just allow 24 hours to thaw in the fridge before trying to serve.

Need more no-bake dessert recipes?

This Strawberry Icebox Cake is mouthwatering and delicious! Or how about this Chocolate and Peanut Butter Eclair Dessert? These No Bake Cookie Butter Bars are a great option for those with nut allergies; however, these No Bake Peanut Butter Bars are my favorite!

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Grandma's Chocolate Lasagna

Grandma's Chocolate Lasagna Recipe

Mindee
My Grandma's chocolate lasagna is a near-no-bake dessert that is also very simple to make. This tried and true is rich, creamy, and chocolaty too!
5 from 9 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 17 minutes mins
Total Time 37 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 Servings
Calories 280 kcal

Ingredients
  

Crust

  • 1 Cup Flour
  • ยฝ Cups Pecans ground or very finely chopped
  • ยฝ Cup Butter

Cream Cheese Layer

  • 8 Ounces Cream Cheese softened
  • 1 Cup Sugar
  • 1 Cup Cool Whip

Chocolate Layer

  • 2 ยฝ Cups Milk
  • 3.9 oz. Instant Chocolate Pudding 3.9 oz. package
  • 3.9 oz. Instant Vanilla Pudding 3.9 oz. package

Top Layer

  • 8 oz. Tub Cool Whip
  • 1 Chocolate Bar

Instructions
 

Crust

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and lightly spray a 9x13 pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a food processor, pulse the flour, pecans, and butter together until well combined.ย Or use a fork and mix these ingredients until well combined.
  • Sprinkle evenly in the prepared 9x13 pan.ย Pack down with your fingers and bake at 350 for 17 minutes.ย Cool completely before proceeding.

Cream Cheese layer

  • Beat the cream cheese and sugar together until well combined and smooth. ย Fold in the 1 cup of Cool Whip. Spread across the cooled crust.

Chocolate Layer

  • Beat the milk and two pudding mixes until thickened. Pour and evenly spread across the cream cheese layer.ย Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours.

Final Layer

  • Spread the 8 oz of Cool Whip on top of the chocolate layer.ย Grate the chocolate and garnish with the chocolate shavings.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 691mgPotassium: 127mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 288IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 111mgIron: 1mg
Keyword dessert, no bake
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  1. mkecheryl

    June 03, 2019 at 6:57 pm

    Hello! This looks great but I think Cool Whip is GROSS!! Could I whip up some real whipping cream instead, or won't it be the right consistency? Thanks!

    Reply
    • mindeescookingobsession

      June 04, 2019 at 6:54 am

      Real whipped cream should work just fine!

      Reply
  2. Mindy

    April 24, 2019 at 8:00 am

    Your pictures make me want to dig in!

    Reply
    • mindeescookingobsession

      April 24, 2019 at 8:11 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  3. Shayla

    April 17, 2019 at 1:28 pm

    Creamy and delicious

    Reply
  4. Teri

    April 16, 2019 at 4:38 pm

    Yummy dessert that everyone loves!

    Reply
  5. Suzanne Johnson

    April 15, 2019 at 7:22 pm

    so good!!

    Reply
  6. Julie

    April 15, 2019 at 6:14 pm

    This is always a crowd pleaser. I love it with lemon pudding too.

    Reply
  7. Becky

    April 13, 2019 at 9:37 pm

    We called this Louisiana Yum Yum growing up. It's one of my FAVORITE recipes.

    Reply
  8. MZ

    April 13, 2019 at 7:37 pm

    I love this dessert, it's easy to make and definitely a crowd-pleaser!

    Reply
  9. RaChelle

    April 13, 2019 at 4:39 pm

    So easy but looks so impressive! Great potluck dish!

    Reply
  10. Gail b

    December 22, 2018 at 10:21 pm

    Can you use walnuts in place of pecans?

    Reply
    • mindeescookingobsession

      December 23, 2018 at 6:31 am

      Yes, you can.

      Reply
      • GB

        December 23, 2018 at 1:32 pm

        Thank you. This brings back memories for me as well, my mom made it, she passed almost 4 yrs ago, I'm going to make it, first time.

        Reply
        • mindeescookingobsession

          December 23, 2018 at 4:37 pm

          Youโ€™re welcome!

          Reply
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