When many of us think about lasagna, the first thing that comes to mind is a savory Italian dish that is perfect as a main dish. There is something about the savory layers of noodles, cheese and sauce that makes it absolutely melt in your mouth. If you are somebody that enjoys lasagna, you may want to take things to the next level by eating it for dessert.
No, I’m not talking about eating traditional lasagna at the end of the meal, I’m talking about making this delicious red velvet dessert lasagna. If you are looking for a type of dessert that can only be described as decadent, this is it. With layers of deliciousness that go together very quickly and then you simply pop it in the refrigerator, you will have this dessert together in no time. It is so delicious, it will last no time as well.
Ingredients:
For the crust
1 package Oreos
2 tablespoons butter, melted
For the bottom layer
1 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 8 ounce container Cool Whip
1 teaspoon lemon juice
For the middle layer
1 5.9 ounce packet instant chocolate pudding
3 cups cold milk
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
red food coloring
For the top layer
1 8 ounce container Cool Whip
1 cup mini chocolate chips
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick spray.
Blend together the oreos and butter in a high powered blender or food processor until smooth.
Pour the oreo mixture into the bottom of the dish and smooth it out to cover the bottom. Pat it down with a spoon or your fingers to pack it down as much as possible.
Bake crust for 5-8 minutes or until slightly toasted.
While crust is cooling, mix together the middle two layers. In one bowl, beat together the low fat cream cheese, sugar, cool whip, and lemon juice.
In a separate bowl, beat together the pudding mix and milk. Beat for 2 minutes until the pudding thickens. Beat in the cream cheese and red food coloring (about 10 drops should do).
Pour the bottom layer (the cheesecake layer) onto the crust and smooth out with a spatula.
Top with the red velvet layer, smoothing out that layer as well.
Top with the remaining container of Cool Whip and sprinkle with mini chocolate chips.
Chill in freezer or fridge for at least an hour before serving. You can serve it frozen or just chilled, depending on your preferences. It’s delicious either way!