Description
Indulge in the decadent layers of this Pecan Pie Lasagna, a delightful twist on the classic dessert. Creamy, crunchy, and rich with caramel, it’s a dessert that will wow your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
Cream Cheese Layer:
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
Vanilla Pudding Layer:
- 1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 ½ cups cold milk
Pecan Topping:
- 1 ½ cups chopped pecans (toasted)
- ½ cup caramel sauce (plus extra for drizzling)
- Whipped cream (for topping, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare Crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Press into a 9×13-inch baking dish and bake for 8 minutes. Cool.
- Make Cream Cheese Layer: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and half of the whipped topping. Spread over the crust.
- Prepare Pudding: Whisk vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until thickened. Spread over the cream cheese layer. Chill for 10 minutes.
- Add Pecan Topping: Mix chopped toasted pecans with caramel sauce. Spread over the pudding layer.
- Final Assembly: Top with remaining whipped topping. Chill for at least 2 hours.
- Serve: Drizzle with extra caramel sauce and add whipped cream if desired before serving.
Notes
- To toast pecans, bake them at 350°F for 6–8 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- For a chocolate twist, add a layer of chocolate pudding or chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake (with baked crust)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
