Hot Chocolate Lasagna

Get ready to indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with Hot Chocolate Lasagna! This layered delight features a rich Oreo crust, creamy hot chocolate cheesecake mousse, decadent chocolate pudding, and a fluffy whipped cream topping. Perfect for chocoholics and anyone with a sweet tooth, this no-bake treat is a sure-fire crowd-pleaser for any occasion.

Ingredients

For Oreo Crust:

• 36 Oreo cookies, ground
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted

Hot Chocolate Cheesecake Mousse Layer:

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 5 (0.73 oz) envelopes of instant hot cocoa mix (milk chocolate flavor)
• 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream

Chocolate Pudding Layer:

• 2 (3.8 oz.) packages chocolate instant pudding mix
• 2 ¾ cups milk
• 1 cup mini marshmallows

Topping:

• 1 ¼ cups heavy whipping cream (or 2 ½ cups whipped cream)
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 2 cups mini marshmallows
• Chocolate topping or Nutella for serving

Instructions

Oreo Crust:

1. Process the whole Oreo cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor.
2. In a bowl, combine the Oreo crumbs with melted butter and mix until well combined.
3. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 13 x 9-inch casserole dish to form the crust.
4. Chill in the refrigerator to firm up while preparing the next layer.

Hot Chocolate Cheesecake Mousse Layer:

1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
2. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with the instant hot cocoa mix until stiff peaks form.
3. Gently fold half of the whipped cream into the cheesecake mixture, then fold in the remaining whipped cream until well combined.
4. Spread the cheesecake mousse evenly over the chilled Oreo crust and return to the refrigerator to set.

Chocolate Pudding Layer:

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the chocolate pudding mix and milk until the mixture thickens.
2. Stir in the mini marshmallows.
3. Spread the chocolate pudding mixture evenly over the cheesecake mousse layer and chill to set.

Topping:

1. In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form (or use pre-made whipped cream).
2. Spread the whipped cream evenly over the set chocolate pudding layer.
3. Chill the assembled dessert for several hours or overnight to allow all the layers to set and flavors to meld together.

Before Serving:

1. Just before serving, top with mini marshmallows and drizzle with chocolate topping or Nutella for an extra touch of decadence.

Conclusion

Enjoy a slice of this luscious Hot Chocolate Lasagna and savor each delightful layer. Perfect for sharing at parties or as a special treat, this dessert will surely be a hit with chocolate lovers everywhere. Dig in and enjoy the sweet indulgence! 🍫🎂

Feel free to share your experiences and any variations you try with this recipe in the comments below. Happy indulging!