Description
A rich, no-bake dessert featuring layers of chocolate cookie crust, tangy cream cheese filling, and fluffy chocolate pudding, topped with chocolate syrup and chips. It requires zero oven time and is perfect for make-ahead entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups chocolate cookie crumbs (about 300g, from Oreos or chocolate wafers)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (optional)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream, cold
- 2 packages (3.4 oz each) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups whole milk, cold
- 8 ounces whipped topping (e.g., Cool Whip), thawed
- 1/2 cup chocolate syrup
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
- Whipped cream or extra topping for serving
Instructions
- Crush cookies into fine crumbs. Mix with melted butter and sugar, then press firmly into the bottom of a 9×13 inch dish to form the crust.
- Beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Add vanilla and mix. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until combined. Spread evenly over the crust.
- Whisk instant pudding mix and cold milk in a large bowl. Let sit for 2 minutes to thicken, then fold in the thawed whipped topping.
- Pour the pudding mixture over the cream cheese layer and spread evenly.
- Drizzle chocolate syrup over the top and sprinkle with chocolate chips.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to set.
- Cut into squares with a sharp knife (wiping between cuts) and serve chilled.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps. Use cold milk for the pudding to help it thicken properly. For clean cuts, dip the knife in hot water and wipe dry between slices. The dessert is best eaten within 2-3 days but lasts up to 5 days in the fridge. Freezing is not recommended as it may alter the texture of the cream cheese layer.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 42
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 6
Keywords: no-bake dessert, chocolate lasagna, cream cheese dessert, easy dessert, make-ahead dessert, party dessert, 5-ingredient dessert