Description
Pecan Pie Lasagna is a delightful layered dessert that combines the flavors of pecan pie with a creamy, no-bake filling. This easy-to-make dessert is perfect for holiday gatherings or anytime you want a sweet treat that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Cream Cheese Layer:
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping, thawed
Vanilla Pudding Layer:
- 1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 ½ cups cold milk
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Toppings:
- 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- 1 cup pecan pie filling or canned pecan pie mix
- Extra whipped topping and whole pecans for garnish
Instructions
- Graham Cracker Crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter. Press into a 9×13-inch dish.
- Cream Cheese Layer: Beat cream cheese, add powdered sugar, fold in half of the whipped topping, and spread over crust.
- Vanilla Pudding Layer: Whisk pudding mix and cold milk until thick, add cinnamon and vanilla, spread over cream cheese layer.
- Pecan Pie Filling: Spread pie filling over pudding layer.
- Final Touches: Top with remaining whipped topping, sprinkle with toasted pecans, garnish with whole pecans.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
- For a firmer crust, bake at 350°F for 8 minutes before layering.
- Substitute vanilla wafers or shortbread cookies for the crust for a different flavor.
- Use homemade pecan pie filling for a richer taste.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (optional crust baking: 8 minutes)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
