Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with this Decadent Pecan Pie Lasagna. Layers of graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake, vanilla pudding, whipped cream, toasted pecans, and caramel sauce create a heavenly no-bake treat that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Cream Cheese Layer:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups whipped topping (Cool Whip)
Vanilla Pudding Layer:
- 1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1¼ cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream, whipped to stiff peaks or additional whipped topping
Toppings:
- 1½ cups chopped pecans, toasted
- ½ cup caramel sauce
- ½ cup pecan pie filling or thick pecan syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Graham Cracker Crust: Combine crumbs, butter, and sugar. Press into dish and chill.
- Cream Cheese Layer: Beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over crust.
- Vanilla Pudding Layer: Whisk pudding mix with milk until thickened. Spread over cream cheese.
- Assembly: Top with whipped cream, pecans, caramel, and pie filling if using. Chill for at least 4 hours.
Notes
- Toasted pecans intensify flavor—toast in a skillet for 3–5 minutes.
- Best made ahead for ideal texture and taste.
- For a richer twist, try a pecan shortbread cookie crust instead of graham crackers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
