Description
Pecan Pie Lasagna is a rich, no-bake layered dessert made with a buttery crumb crust, a smooth cream cheese layer, a thick pudding layer, and a crunchy pecan topping. It’s cozy, indulgent, and perfect when you want a dessert that looks impressive without turning on the oven.
Ingredients
Crust Layer
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2 cups graham cracker crumbs
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½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Cream Cheese Layer
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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½ cup powdered sugar
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1½ cups whipped topping (Cool Whip or homemade)
Pudding Layer
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2 packages (3.4 oz each) instant vanilla pudding mix
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3 cups cold milk
Topping
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1½ cups chopped pecans
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Optional: caramel sauce for drizzling
Instructions
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Prepare the crust
In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch pan to form an even crust. -
Make the cream cheese layer
Beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in the whipped topping. Spread evenly over the crust. -
Prepare the pudding layer
Whisk the pudding mix with cold milk until thick. Spread gently over the cream cheese layer. -
Chill
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until fully set. -
Finish with pecans
Sprinkle chopped pecans over the top just before serving. Drizzle with caramel sauce if desired. -
Slice and serve
Slice into squares and serve chilled.
Notes
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Chill time is essential for clean slices and stable layers.
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Use fully softened cream cheese for the smoothest texture.
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Add pecans after chilling to keep them crunchy.
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This dessert slices best when served cold.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (no-bake)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg