Hot Chocolate Lasagna

Dive into layers of chocolatey goodness with this no-bake Hot Chocolate Lasagna, featuring a crunchy cookie base, a creamy middle, and topped with all your favorite hot chocolate fixings.

Ingredients:

For the Crust:

36 chocolate sandwich cookies, finely crushed
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Cream Cheese Layer:

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons cold milk
1 cup whipped topping, thawed

For the Hot Chocolate Layer:
2 packages (3.9 oz each) instant chocolate pudding mix
3 1/4 cups cold milk

For the Topping:
1 cup whipped topping, thawed
Mini marshmallows
Chocolate shavings or chocolate chips
Hot chocolate powder, for dusting

Directions:
Prepare Crust: Mix the crushed cookies with melted butter and press firmly into the bottom of a 9×13 inch dish. Refrigerate while preparing the next layer.
Cream Cheese Layer: Beat cream cheese, sugar, and 2 tablespoons of milk until smooth. Fold in 1 cup whipped topping. Spread evenly over the cookie crust.
Hot Chocolate Layer: Whisk together the chocolate pudding mixes and 3 1/4 cups of milk until smooth. Let it thicken slightly, then spread over the cream cheese layer.
Add Topping: Let the dessert chill for a few minutes in the refrigerator, then spread the remaining whipped topping over the top.
Garnish: Sprinkle mini marshmallows, chocolate shavings or chips, and dust with hot chocolate powder.
Chill: Refrigerate the dessert for at least 4 hours, or until set, before slicing.