Description
Chocolate Lasagna Cupcakes are a delightful no-bake dessert that combines crunchy Oreo crusts with creamy layers of sweetened cream cheese, whipped topping, and rich instant chocolate pudding. These individual-sized treats are perfect for parties, potlucks, or any occasion where you want an easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing dessert.
Ingredients
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Crust
- 24 Oreo cookies, crushed
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
Cream Cheese Layer
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups whipped topping (such as Cool Whip), divided
Pudding Layer
- 1 package (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 1 3/4 cups cold milk
Garnish
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Liners: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners to create the base for your cupcakes.
- Make the Crust: In a bowl, combine the crushed Oreo cookies with the melted butter until evenly mixed. Press about 1 tablespoon of this mixture into the bottom of each cupcake liner to form a firm crust layer.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In a separate bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Fold in Whipped Topping: Gently fold 1 cup of the whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture to lighten the texture, then evenly spoon this mixture over the Oreo crusts in each cupcake liner.
- Make Pudding Layer: Whisk the instant chocolate pudding mix with 1 3/4 cups of cold milk, stirring until it thickens. Spoon the pudding layer over the cream cheese mixture in each cupcake liner.
- Top and Garnish: Add a dollop of the remaining whipped topping on top of each pudding layer. Sprinkle mini chocolate chips over the top for a decorative and tasty finish.
- Chill: Refrigerate the cupcakes for 1 to 2 hours to allow the layers to set and flavors to meld. Serve chilled for best taste and texture.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps and achieve a smooth cream cheese layer.
- Use full-fat cream cheese and whipped topping for the richest flavor and texture.
- Chilling time can be extended up to 4 hours if desired for firmer cupcakes.
- For a nut-free dessert, confirm that the Oreo cookies and pudding mix do not contain traces of nuts.
- This recipe does not require actual baking despite preheating the oven to prepare liners; the oven step can be skipped if using liners that do not require heat.
