Description
Turtle Lasagna Dessert is a sensational no-bake treat that beautifully marries the indulgent flavors of chocolate, caramel, and creamy layers. This dessert is perfect for any occasion, from casual family gatherings to festive celebrations. With its stunning layers of crushed chocolate cookies, cream cheese filling, and whipped topping, each bite offers a delightful contrast of textures and flavors that will leave everyone craving more. Plus, it’s incredibly easy to prepare—simply layer the ingredients in a dish and let it chill! Whether you’re entertaining guests or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, this Turtle Lasagna Dessert will surely impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 36 crushed chocolate sandwich cookies
- 2 tablespoons salted sweet cream butter (softened)
- 6 tablespoons salted sweet cream butter (melted and cooled)
- 16 ounces (2 8-ounce packages) cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 16 ounces (2 8-ounce) whipped topping (thawed)
- 2 cups cold whole milk
- 6.8 ounces (2 3.4-ounce) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1½ teaspoons caramel flavoring
- 1 cup chopped dry roasted peanuts (divided)
- 2½ cups chopped turtle candies (divided)
- Chocolate syrup (optional garnish)
- Caramel sundae syrup (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Butter a 9×9-inch baking dish. Combine crushed cookies and melted butter in a bowl; press into the bottom of the dish.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese and vanilla until smooth; add powdered sugar and whipped topping, mixing until combined. Spread over the cookie crust.
- Prepare pudding by whisking cold milk with pudding mix and caramel flavoring until thickened. Fold in additional whipped topping and spread over the cream cheese layer.
- Sprinkle chopped peanuts and turtle candies on top; drizzle with chocolate and caramel syrup. Chill for at least two hours before serving.
- Before serving, add remaining whipped topping, peanuts, turtle candies, and additional syrups.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (112g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg