Pecan Pie Lasagna
Clara W.Pawel
Transform pecan pie into a show-stopping no-bake Pecan Pie Lasagna with creamy layers and crunchy nuts!
Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Chill Time 4 hours hrs
Total Time 4 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, Southern-inspired
For the Crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
For the Cream Cheese Layer:
- 16 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped cream
For the Pudding Layer:
- 2 3.4 oz packages instant vanilla pudding
- 3 cups cold milk
- 1/2 tsp maple extract optional
For the Topping:
- 2 cups pecans chopped
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 2 cups whipped topping
- Whole pecans for garnish
Make crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and cinnamon. Press into 9×13 dish and refrigerate.
Prepare cream cheese layer: Beat cream cheese until fluffy, add powdered sugar and vanilla. Fold in whipped cream and spread over crust.
Create pudding layer: Whisk pudding mix with cold milk for 2 minutes. Add maple extract if using. Pour over cream cheese layer and chill 30 minutes.
Make candied pecans: Cook chopped pecans with butter, brown sugar, and salt until caramelized. Cool on parchment paper.
Assemble: Sprinkle candied pecans over pudding layer. Drizzle with caramel sauce. Add whipped topping around edges and garnish with whole pecans.
Chill: Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
- Calories: 385 per serving
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Sugar: 29g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keyword layered dessert, make-ahead dessert, no-bake dessert, Pecan pie dessert