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Rich layered cheesecake with chocolate and candy toppings, perfect for dessert lovers, on a white plate.

Turtle Lasagna Dessert

A rich, no-bake layered dessert with an Oreo cookie crust, creamy cheesecake layer, silky chocolate pudding, and a fluffy topping finished with caramel, chocolate drizzle, chopped pecans, and turtle candy pieces. Perfect make-ahead treat for parties and potlucks.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Course Dessert, No-Bake
Cuisine American
Servings 12 people
Calories 420 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 36 Oreo cookies, crushed
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed (divided)
  • 2 boxes (3.4 oz each) instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 2 3/4 cups cold milk
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped
  • 1 cup turtle candies or chocolate-covered caramels, chopped
  • caramel sauce, for drizzling
  • chocolate syrup, for drizzling

Instructions
 

  • Crust: In a bowl, combine crushed Oreos with melted butter until evenly moistened. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch dish. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.
  • Cream cheese layer: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Mix in powdered sugar until combined, then fold in 1 cup of the whipped topping. Spread over the chilled crust.
  • Pudding layer: In a clean bowl, whisk instant pudding mixes with cold milk for 2 minutes until thickened. Spread evenly over the cream cheese layer.
  • Turtle mix: Sprinkle chopped pecans and chopped turtle candies over the pudding. Spread the remaining whipped topping over the top.
  • Finish: Drizzle generously with caramel sauce and chocolate syrup. Chill for at least 2 hours (or overnight) until set.
  • Serve: Slice cold into 12 squares. Add extra caramel or pecans if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1peopleCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 5gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 320mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30g
Keyword Chocolate Caramel Pecan, Layered Dessert, No Bake Dessert, Potluck, Turtle Lasagna
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