Description
Pecan Pie Lasagna brings together creamy layers and nutty crunch in a dessert that skips the oven completely. Smooth cream cheese, crunchy pecans, and sweet caramel create a delightful no-bake treat your family will devour in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup butterscotch pudding mix
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Garnish and Base:
- 1 package graham crackers
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Crush 1 package of graham crackers into fine crumbs and spread them evenly across the bottom of a 9×13 inch dish.
- Blend 8 oz softened cream cheese with 1 cup powdered sugar until completely smooth and creamy.
- Gently incorporate 1 cup whipped topping and 1 tsp vanilla extract into the cream cheese mixture, stirring until fully combined.
- Whisk 1 cup butterscotch pudding mix with 2 cups cold milk for approximately 2 minutes until the pudding thickens.
- Pour half of the cream cheese mixture over the graham cracker base, spreading it carefully to cover the entire surface.
- Ladle half of the prepared butterscotch pudding across the cream cheese layer, ensuring even distribution.
- Sprinkle ½ cup chopped pecans over the pudding layer, creating a delightful nutty texture.
- Repeat the layering process with remaining cream cheese mixture and pudding.
- Top the final layer with another ½ cup chopped pecans, creating a crunchy finish.
- Drizzle 1 cup caramel sauce generously across the surface.
- Refrigerate the dessert for a minimum of 4 hours to allow layers to set and flavors to meld together.
Notes
- Soften cream cheese at room temperature for easier mixing and smoother texture.
- Use fresh, high-quality pecans for the best nutty flavor and crunch in your layers.
- For a gluten-free version, swap graham crackers with gluten-free vanilla wafers or almond flour cookies.
- Refrigerate overnight for deeper flavor melding and easier slicing when serving this decadent dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Pies
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 471 kcal
- Sugar: 39 g
- Sodium: 196 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg