Peanut butter chocolate lasagna includes layers of Cool Whip, chocolate pudding and creamy peanut butter cream cheese over an Oreo crust. Topped with crushed Butterfingers, this Oreo dessert is the BEST!
If you are looking for the BEST chocolate lasagna dessert, this is it! We have made this countless times, even as a birthday cake. It's reminiscent of Oreo dirt cake -- remember that classic Oreo dessert? Or, an Oreo pudding pie! If you love this, you'll also love our Oreo pudding dessert and our chocolate trifle!
What is Chocolate Lasagna?
Chocolate lasagna is a layered dessert typically consisting of chocolate pudding, cream cheese, whipped cream and an Oreo crust. This recipe goes a tad bit further with the addition of peanut butter and Butterfingers! If you want the traditional recipe, click here.
This is a no-bake recipe that requires refrigeration. After it's cooled, the layers set so beautifully to show up in every slice!
Grocery List
Ingredients for this recipe:
- Oreo cookies (14.3 oz. package)
- Unsalted butter (6 tablespoons)
- Creamy peanut butter (¾ cup)
- Powdered sugar (1 cup)
- Cream cheese (8 oz.)
- Cool Whip (16 oz.)
- Instant chocolate pudding (5.9 oz. dry mix)
- Milk (2 cups)
- Butterfinger candy bars (2 standard sized)
You will need mixing bowls, a blender and a 9x13-inch pan for this recipe.
How to Make Chocolate Lasagna
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Crush Oreos in a blender then transfer to a medium bowl. Mix in the melted butter and toss to coat. Evenly press into the bottom of a greased 9x13-inch pan.
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In a medium bowl, combine the peanut butter, powdered sugar and cream cheese until smooth. Fold in half of the Cool Whip, then spread evenly over the Oreo crust.
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In another medium bowl, whisk the chocolate pudding mix into the 2 cups of milk. Let stand for 2 minutes to thicken, then evenly spread over the peanut butter cream cheese layer.
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Spread the remaining Cool Whip over top then sprinkle with the chopped Butterfinger candy bars.
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Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Click here for full recipe ingredients and instructions.
Your Questions Answered
Can I halve this recipe?
You sure can! I halve this chocolate lasagna all the time using a 9x9-inch pan.
What does "Fold" mean in a recipe?
The term "fold" means to carefully combine the light mixture into the heavier mixture. In this case when stirring the Cool Whip into the peanut butter cream cheese, use a wooden spoon or rubber spatula with a light hand to gently turn over the two mixtures in the bowl to combine.
Do I keep the cream in the Oreo cookies?
Absolutely! Crush the entire cookie into the blender to make the Oreo crust.
Is this good with a graham cracker crust instead of Oreo?
Yes! It won't be as chocolaty, but if you prefer a graham cracker crust, go for it!
Do I bake the crust first?
Nope! This is a no-bake dessert!
How long should I refrigerate this before serving?
You want the dessert to set at least 1 hour in the fridge before serving so they display the pretty layers when sliced.
How long will this store in the fridge?
Chocolate lasagna will keep in the fridge up to 1 week, but best within 5 days.
This recipe feeds MANY, so wait to make it until you have a lot of people to share it with. Unless you want to fail at your dietary goals... trust me.
More Chocolate Dessert Recipes
- Avocado Chocolate Pudding
- German Chocolate Pecan Pie
- Peanut Butter Chocolate Ice Cream Cake
- Death by Chocolate Trifle
- Double Chocolate Cream Pie
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This recipe was originally published April 2010 and most recently updated February 2021.
Recipe Card
Peanut Butter Chocolate Lasagna
Ingredients
- 14.3 oz. Oreo cookies
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter , melted
- ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 8 oz. cream cheese , at room temperature
- 16 oz. Cool Whip
- 5.9 oz. instant chocolate pudding dry mix
- 2 cups milk
- 2 regular sized Butterfinger candy bars , chopped
Instructions
- Lightly grease a 13- by 9- inch pan with nonstick spray. Crush Oreos in a blender then transfer to a medium bowl. Mix in the melted butter and toss to coat. Evenly press into the bottom of the pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine the peanut butter, powdered sugar and cream cheese until smooth. I use my stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, but you can also use a wooden spoon or rubber spatula. Fold in half of the Cool Whip, then spread over the Oreo crust.
- In another medium bowl, whisk the chocolate pudding mix into the 2 cups of milk. Let stand for 2 minutes to thicken, then evenly spread over the peanut butter cream cheese layer.
- Spread the remaining Cool Whip over top then sprinkle with the chopped Butterfinger candy bars. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Keeps in the fridge for a few days, but no longer than 1 week.
Notes
- Nutrition information is an estimate only.
Tina D says
Looks amazing. But question. Think it would work to use fresh whipped cream instead of cool whip? Cool whip is good but fresh whipped cream is better! And if yes still think I can make it the day prior?
Thanks.
Nikki Gladd says
I have made this with fresh whipped and it's delicious, but I don't think I made it the day prior -- I think it should be fine, but no more than 1 day! 🙂
Misty Barwick says
Could you make a graham cracker crust rather than oreo??
Nikki Gladd says
Absolutely!
Charlotte Sapp says
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Nikki Gladd says
Thank you, Charlotte! Glad to have you here! 🙂
Anonymous says
Do I bake the crust first!
Nikki Gladd says
Nope! There is no baking in this recipe. 🙂
Paulette Gerage says
How much butterfingers do I add to the cream cheese mixture?
Nikki Gladd says
Hi Paulette - You do not add any of the Butterfingers to the cream cheese mixture. The chopped Butterfingers are only to sprinkle on top of the dessert. Thanks!
Heather says
Any chance you have nutritional info available on this?
Btw: it's absolutely delicious!!
Thank you
Nikki Gladd says
Hi Heather,
Nutrition information is located at the bottom of the recipe card - as an estimate only. Thanks!
Shannon says
This was Absolutely amazing! No other words needed am making it for second family get together
Janet says
I have made this dessert several times through the years and it is always a winner. Very, very good.
leah Alexander says
LOVED this!!!! Thank you so much
Erica says
Brought this to thanksgiving and it was a hit! My new favorite dessert!
Nikki Gladd says
I'm so glad to hear it, Erica! Thank you!
Bonnie says
I am a very novice baker. This instruction:
Crush Oreos in a blender then transfer to a medium bowl.
Do I keep the cream inside the Oreo cookies to be crushed too?
Sorry for this very basic question!
Nikki Gladd says
Hi Bonnie! Sorry for the delayed response! Yes, put the entire cookie in the blender (so cream will crush with it). 🙂
Anonymous says
Does this need to be refrigerated for it to set? How long before serving and how long will it keep in fridge?
Nikki Gladd says
It is best when all layers are cold, so I would refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving (updated the recipe to state this). It should keep in the fridge a few days, but no longer than 1 week.
Jean says
Hi, wondering if this can be made a few days before and then frozen until the night before serving?
Nikki Gladd says
Hi Jean,
I haven't tested freezing this, so I cannot answer for sure. I would think it could work, though!
Meghan says
What does it mean when you say fold in half of the whip cream?
Nikki Gladd says
Hi Meghan,
It basically means gently mix it in. Here is a good YouTube video that explains it well. 🙂 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vP4vbktd-PM
Ashley | Our Full Table says
This looks amazing! And dangerous!
Emily aka The Three Bite Rule says
this has all of the best flavors for dessert. Well done!
Lorie says
Oh. My. This looks heavenly. My all time fav flavors. I have to similar "stack" type recipes coming on my blog soon too. Love creamy, cool recipes like this.
Nikki Gladd says
Thanks, Lorie! I cannot wait to see what you've got coming! I love all of your recipes!! 🙂
Emily @ Life on Food says
This looks amazing. Lovin' the layers and the flavors. Chocolate, peanut butter and Oreos. Check, check and check!
Marily Calma says
Yummy! I will be making this today, my son loves peanut butter ,Thanks for sharing.
Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says
This is my kind of dessert. Love all those layers.
Lily (A Rhubarb Rhapsody) says
How magnificent! A beautiful combination, each layer looks wonderful!