Hot Chocolate Lasagna

Name: Hot Chocolate Lasagna (No-Bake Dessert)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 4 h 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 24 chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed; 5 tbsp butter, melted; 1 cup milk chocolate chips; 1 cup white chocolate chips; 1 box (3.9 oz) chocolate instant pudding mix; 2 cups cold milk; 2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided; 3 packets instant hot cocoa mix; 2 tbsp powdered sugar; Chocolate sauce, for serving

Hot Chocolate Lasagna is a no-bake, layered dessert stacking Oreo cookie crust, chocolate pudding, and fluffy hot cocoa whipped cream for an indulgent chocolate treat that requires no baking.

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Total

4h 35m

Servings

6

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$20–$33

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Ingredients

24 chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed
5 tbsp butter, melted
1 cup milk chocolate chips
1 cup white chocolate chips
1 box (3.9 oz) chocolate instant pudding mix
2 cups cold milk
2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
3 packets instant hot cocoa mix
2 tbsp powdered sugar
Chocolate sauce, for servingoptional

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Instructions

1
Place chocolate sandwich cookies in a large resealable bag and crush with a rolling pin until they form fine crumbs.
2
In a bowl, mix the cookie crumbs with melted butter until well combined.
3
Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a loaf pan to form the crust.
4
Bake the crust for 10-15 minutes to help it set. Let it cool completely before adding layers.
5
While the crust cools, place milk chocolate chips and white chocolate chips in a blender. Pulse until they form a coarse crumble. Set aside.
6
In a medium bowl, whisk together the chocolate instant pudding mix and cold milk for about 2 minutes, until it begins to thicken.
7
In a separate large bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream with the instant hot cocoa mix packets until stiff peaks form.
8
In another large bowl, whip the remaining 1 cup of heavy cream with the powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
9
To assemble, spread the hot cocoa whipped cream evenly over the cooled crust.
10
Carefully pour and spread the prepared chocolate pudding over the hot cocoa layer.
11
Sprinkle about half of the chocolate chip crumble over the pudding layer.
12
Top with the plain whipped cream, spreading it evenly to cover the surface.
13
Garnish with the remaining chocolate chip crumble.
14
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until firm, before slicing and serving.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Crush Oreos to varied sizes—some fine crumbs, some chunks—for textural contrast in the crust.
Whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks before folding in hot cocoa mix to avoid deflating the whipped cream layer.
Chill the assembled lasagna for at least 2 hours (ideally overnight) so layers set distinctly and flavors integrate.
Drizzle chocolate sauce on individual servings rather than the whole dessert to keep the top layer from becoming soggy.

Substitutions

Chocolate sandwich cookies → crushed brownie cookies or chocolate wafers (adjust butter to 4–6 tbsp)
Heavy whipping cream → mascarpone thinned with milk in a 1:1 ratio (reduces fluffiness slightly)
Instant chocolate pudding → homemade chocolate pudding made from cocoa powder, cornstarch, milk, and sugar (requires cooling before use)

Storage & make-ahead

Refrigerate covered up to 48 hours. Do not freeze; whipped cream and pudding layers separate upon thawing.

Common Questions

Can I make Hot Chocolate Lasagna ahead of time?

Yes. Assemble completely, cover, and refrigerate up to 24 hours before serving. The flavors meld and the texture firms as it chills.

What can I substitute for instant hot cocoa mix?

Use 2–3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder mixed with 2–3 tablespoons powdered sugar for a similar rich cocoa flavor in the whipped cream layer.

How do I prevent a soggy crust?

Press the Oreo mixture firmly into the pan and chill for 15–20 minutes before adding the pudding layer to set the butter and create a barrier.

Can I use a different cookie for the crust?

Yes. Crushed chocolate wafers, brownie cookies, or chocolate graham crackers work well; adjust butter quantity slightly if the cookie is drier or oilier than Oreos.