Description

Turtle Lasagna Dessert is a rich and indulgent no-bake treat featuring layers of chocolate cookies, creamy sweetened cream cheese, whipped topping, and drizzles of caramel and chocolate fudge sauce, topped with crunchy chopped pecans. This make-ahead dessert is perfect for chocolate lovers looking for a quick, impressive dish that combines creamy, crunchy, and gooey textures in every bite.

Ingredients

Scale

Base and Layers

1 package chocolate cookies (about 14 oz)
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
8 oz whipped topping (such as Cool Whip)
1 cup caramel sauce
1 cup chocolate fudge sauce
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup milk (optional, for dipping cookies if desired)

Instructions

Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps.
Fold in Whipped Topping: Gently fold the whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture, combining thoroughly but maintaining a light, fluffy texture.
Layer Cookies: In a 9×13 inch dish, evenly arrange a single layer of chocolate cookies across the bottom. If desired, you can briefly dip cookies in milk to soften before layering, but this is optional.
Add Cream Cheese Layer: Spread half of the cream cheese and whipped topping mixture evenly over the cookie layer.
Drizzle Sauces: Drizzle half of the caramel sauce and chocolate fudge sauce over the cream cheese layer, spreading lightly to cover.
Sprinkle Pecans: Evenly sprinkle half of the chopped pecans over the sauces layer to add crunch.
Repeat Layers: Repeat the layering process with the remaining cookies, cream cheese mixture, caramel sauce, fudge sauce, and chopped pecans.
Chill: Cover the dish with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow the layers to set and flavors to meld before serving.

Notes

For best results, use softened cream cheese at room temperature for easy mixing.
You can substitute store-bought caramel and fudge sauce with homemade versions for a more personalized flavor.
Allow the dessert to chill overnight if possible; it enhances the texture and flavor combination.
Chopped walnuts or almonds can be used as an alternative to pecans.
To make assembly easier, briefly dip cookies in milk to soften, but this is optional and depends on your cookie choice.
This dessert keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Turtle dessert, layered dessert, no bake dessert, chocolate caramel dessert, pecan dessert, creamy dessert, easy dessert