Description
Turtle Lasagna Dessert is a delightful layered treat inspired by turtle candy, featuring chocolate, caramel, and nuts, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Cream cheese: 8 oz, softened
- Powdered sugar: 1 cup
- Caramel sauce: 1 cup (plus extra for drizzling)
- Chocolate pudding mix: 2 packages (3.9 oz each)
- Milk: 4 cups (for pudding)
- Whipped topping: 8 oz, thawed
- Graham cracker crumbs: 2 cups
- Chopped pecans: 1 cup
- Chocolate chips: 1 cup (semi-sweet)
Instructions
- Prepare the base layer by mixing graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and pressing into a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Create the cream cheese mixture by beating softened cream cheese and powdered sugar, then folding in half of the whipped topping.
- Assemble the layers by spreading the cream cheese mixture over the crust, followed by the prepared chocolate pudding.
- Drizzle half of the caramel sauce over the pudding, swirl it in, and sprinkle half of the pecans and chocolate chips on top.
- Spread the remaining whipped topping over the dessert, drizzle with remaining caramel, and sprinkle with remaining pecans and chocolate chips. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Allow time for chilling to set the layers properly.
- For gluten-free, substitute graham cracker crumbs with gluten-free options.
- For vegan, use vegan cream cheese, pudding mix, and whipped topping.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Turtle Lasagna, Dessert, No-bake, Chocolate, Caramel, Layered Dessert