Description
If you’re on the lookout for a show-stopping dessert that combines the rich flavors of chocolate with the fun presentation of cupcakes, then Chocolate Lasagna Cupcakes are your answer! This creative twist on the classic layered dessert offers all the deliciousness of a traditional chocolate lasagna, but in a convenient, individual-serving format. Perfect for parties, celebrations, or just a sweet treat at home, these mini delights are sure to impress both friends and family.
Ingredients
24 Oreo cookies, crushed
4 tablespoons butter, melted
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups whipped topping (such as Cool Whip)
1 package (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
1 3/4 cups cold milk (for pudding)
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, combine the crushed Oreo cookies and melted butter. Mix well and press about 1 tablespoon into the bottom of each cupcake liner.
- In another bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gently fold in 1 cup of whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture, then spoon this over the crusts in the cupcake liners.
- Prepare the chocolate pudding by whisking the pudding mix with 1 3/4 cups of cold milk until thickened.
- Spoon the pudding layer over the cream cheese layer in each cupcake liner.
- Top with a dollop of the remaining whipped topping and sprinkle with mini chocolate chips.
- Refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free Oreo cookies.
You can substitute the cream cheese with mascarpone or a non-dairy cream cheese alternative.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (for crust)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake / Chilled
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 cupcakes
- Calories: 240 kcal
