Description
Indulge in a delightful Turtle Lasagna Dessert that beautifully combines creamy layers of chocolate, caramel, and nuts without the need for baking. This no-bake dessert is perfect for any gathering, offering an impressive presentation and a satisfying array of flavors in every bite. With its easy preparation and customizable options, you can tailor it to suit your taste preferences while ensuring it remains a family favorite. Perfect for parties or casual get-togethers, this Turtle Lasagna Dessert will surely leave your guests craving more.
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 cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 16 ounces whipped topping (thawed)
- 2 cups cold whole milk
- 6.8 ounces 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
- Prepare a 9×9-inch baking dish by buttering it with softened butter.
- In a bowl, combine crushed cookies and melted butter; press into the bottom of the dish. Chill.
- Beat cream cheese and vanilla until smooth; add powdered sugar and one cup of whipped topping.
- Spread the cream cheese layer over the chilled cookie crust.
- Mix cold milk with pudding mix and caramel flavoring; blend until thickened.
- Fold in one cup of whipped topping into the pudding mixture.
- Layer half a cup of peanuts and one cup of turtle candies over the cream cheese layer before drizzling chocolate and caramel syrups on top.
- Spread the pudding layer over everything, cover, and chill for at least two hours.
- Before serving, add remaining whipped topping, peanuts, turtle candies, and drizzle with syrups.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 85g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg