When you’re craving something sweet, decadent, and totally irresistible—without turning on the oven—Hot Chocolate Lasagna has you covered. This no-bake layered dessert is rich, creamy, and loaded with chocolate flavor in every bite. Perfect for holidays, parties, or whenever you need a showstopping dessert that’s secretly easy to make.
Think of it as the ultimate dessert lasagna: an Oreo cookie crust, creamy chocolate pudding, fluffy marshmallow whipped layer, and a smooth whipped topping—finished with mini marshmallows and chocolate curls. Yes, it’s as dreamy as it sounds!
🍫 Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 36 Oreo cookies (regular, not double-stuffed)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Chocolate Layer:
- 2 (3.9 oz) boxes instant chocolate pudding mix
- 2 3/4 cups cold milk
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
For the Marshmallow Cream Layer:
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup marshmallow fluff
- 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
For the Top:
- 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping
- Mini marshmallows, chocolate curls or shavings, extra mini chips (for garnish)
🧊 Instructions
- Make the crust: Crush Oreos into fine crumbs using a food processor or by hand. Mix with melted butter until combined. Press firmly into a 9×13 inch dish. Chill in the fridge.
- Chocolate pudding layer: Whisk pudding mix with cold milk until thickened. Spread over the crust. Chill for 10 minutes.
- Marshmallow cream layer: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and marshmallow fluff. Fold in whipped topping until fluffy. Spread gently over the pudding layer.
- Top layer: Spread the remaining whipped topping on top. Garnish with marshmallows, chocolate curls, or chips.
- Chill for at least 4 hours (overnight is best!) before serving. Slice and enjoy cold.
❄️ Tips & Variations
- Want it richer? Add a layer of hot fudge sauce under the pudding.
- Use peppermint extract in the cream layer for a minty twist.
- Try golden Oreos or chocolate graham crackers for a fun variation.