Recipe
Chocolate Lasagna
A chilled chocolate lasagna with a buttery biscuit base, cream-cheese filling, chocolate pudding and whipped cream, finished with grated dark chocolate for an easy-to-slice make-ahead dessert.
Ingredients
Method
20 mins prep140 mins total
Mix the crushed biscuits with the melted butter, press the mixture firmly into the base of a serving dish and chill until set.
Beat the softened cream cheese with the icing sugar until smooth, then fold through half of the whipped double cream.
Spread the cream-cheese mixture over the biscuit base, spoon the chocolate pudding or custard over it, and smooth the top.
Finish with the remaining whipped cream and the grated dark chocolate, then chill for at least 2 hours before slicing.
Notes
Chill the biscuit base until firm before layering, and give the finished dessert at least two hours in the fridge so the cream and pudding set cleanly for slicing.
About this recipe
Chocolate lasagna is a chilled layered dessert built for sharing: a buttery biscuit base, a smooth cream-cheese layer, chocolate pudding and softly whipped cream are stacked in one dish before a final scattering of grated dark chocolate. It is rich without needing an oven, which makes it useful when you want a make-ahead finish for a family meal.
The key is to let the biscuit base firm up before adding the layers, and to keep the cream light so each portion holds its shape. Chill the finished dessert thoroughly, then cut with a sharp knife for clean layers and a balanced bite of biscuit, tangy cream cheese and chocolate.
