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    Home » Recipes » No Bake Desserts

    Chocolate Pumpkin Lasagna

    Published: Oct 27, 2020 · Modified: Feb 16, 2021 by Jocelyn · As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links · 3 Comments

    This Chocolate Pumpkin Lasagna has creamy layers of chocolate and pumpkin cheesecake and homemade whipped cream on a crunchy cookie crust. An easy, no-bake dessert is just what your fall party needs!

    *I am partnering with Dixie Crystals to bring you this dessert lasagna recipe. Click HERE to see the full recipe.

    A white plate with a square of chocolate pumpkin lasagna topped with chocolate curls and a pan of dessert lasagna behind it

    If you have never had a dessert lasagna, you have definitely been missing out. They have a couple different layers of creamy goodness with a cookie crust, and they are so refreshing.

    A few years ago I made this No Bake Banana Split Oreo Dessert Lasagna, and it has remained one of my all time favorite summer desserts. Something about all those gooey layers just gets me every time.

    This fall I decided to give that dessert lasagna a fall twist by adding a layer of no bake pumpkin cheesecake to it instead of the traditional pudding layer.

    Two plates with pieces of chocolate pumpkin lasagna topped with chocolate curls on them

    Dessert Lasagna

    Now I realize when you hear the word lasagna you think of savory pasta layers baked together in one giant pan. While a dessert lasagna doesn't have the noodles, it does have the same structure.

    If you have ever had an icebox cake or dessert lush, it is basically the same thing. An easy dessert that is made in one pan with multiple layers of goodness.

    A dessert lasagna usually starts with some type of cookie crust and is followed by a combination of pudding, no bake cheesecake, fruit, cookies, whipped cream, or nut layers.

    The end result is a delicious, decadent dessert that is best shared with a group of friends or family. 

    Four pictures collaged together showing how to make the layers in chocolate pumpkin lasagna
    A square of chocolate pumpkin lasagna with chocolate curls on a white plate and the pan of dessert lasagna behind it

    How to make Chocolate Pumpkin Lasagna:

    CRUST - Crush the cookies in a food processor until they are just crumbs. Mix with melted butter and press into a pan. PRO TIP: Leave the frosting inside the cookies while you crush them.

    CHOCOLATE LAYER - Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until creamy. Add cocoa powder and vanilla and beat again. Fold homemade whipped cream in gently. Spread evenly on top of crust.

    PUMPKIN LAYER - Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until creamy. Add pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla and beat again. Fold whipped cream in gently. Spread evenly on top of chocolate layer.

    WHIPPED CREAM LAYER - Spread the remaining whipped cream on top of the dessert lasagna. Chill for a few hours or until set.  

    Tips for a pumpkin dessert lasagna:

    1. Use a different cookie for the crust. Golden Oreos would taste great in this. You could also use a layer of chocolate graham crackers on the bottom instead of a cookie crust. Just make sure to refrigerate it long enough for the cookies to get soft before cutting into it.
    2. Feel free to use Cool Whip instead of the Homemade Whipped Cream, if you prefer.
    3. Add toppings that match the current holiday. Ghosts and tombstones turn this lasagna into a fun Ghosts in the Graveyard Dessert.

    I am sharing this recipe over at Dixie Crystals today.
    Click on Chocolate Pumpkin Lasagna to see the full recipe.

    A white plate with a square of chocolate pumpkin lasagna topped with a tombstone cookie and candy pumpkin

    This Chocolate Pumpkin Lasagna can be served for Halloween or Thanksgiving. Different topping ideas make it customizable for either holiday. 

    Fun Topping Ideas

    For Halloween:

    • Marshmallow Ghosts with candy eyes or Ghost Cookies
    • Milano Cookies with black gel frosting words
    • Candy Pumpkins
    • Sprinkle Bones

    For Thanksgiving:

    • Chocolate Curls
    • Chocolate Cookie Chunks
    • Caramel or Hot Fudge Drizzles
    • Nuts
    • Chocolate Fudge Turkeys
    A pan of Chocolate Pumpkin Lasagna decorated with tombstone cookies, marshmallow ghosts, and candy pumpkins

    More easy no bake Halloween desserts:

    • No Bake Halloween Cheesecake Parfaits
    • Spooky Chocolate Vanilla Oreo Fudge
    • No Bake Halloween Oreo Cream Pie
    • Chocolate Dipped Halloween Apple Rings
    • Halloween Oreo Stuffed Rice Krispie Treats

    Other pumpkin dessert recipes:

    • Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownie Pie
    • Easy Pumpkin Crunch Cobbler
    • Best Pumpkin Cheesecake
    • Pumpkin S'mores Bars
    A white plate with a square of chocolate pumpkin lasagna topped with a marshmallow ghost and candy pumpkin
    Two pictures of Chocolate Pumpkin Lasagna collaged together with a brown text box
    Two pictures of Chocolate Pumpkin Lasagna decorated as Ghosts in the Graveyard collaged together with an orange text box

     *Dixie Crystals has sponsored this recipe and post. All opinions expressed are 100% my own. Thank you for letting me share products and brands we use and love. See my disclosure policy for more information.*

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    Jocelyn is the owner and creator of Inside BruCrew Life where she loves to share semi-homemade recipes with flair that anyone can recreate in their own kitchen. Jocelyn is married and has three kids. She loves to workout, enjoys trips to Disney, and relaxing at the beach.

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    1. Rachel

      August 27, 2022 at 2:31 pm

      Where is the ingredients list so we know how much to use of each thing?

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      • Jocelyn

        August 28, 2022 at 2:00 am

        Hi, Rachel. Great question. This is a recipe that I developed for Dixie Crystals, so it can be found on their site. I have two links in my post to the full recipe, but I can leave it here for you too. I hope you enjoy it. https://www.dixiecrystals.com/recipes/chocolate-pumpkin-lasagna?utm_source=Inside%20Bru%20Crew%20Life&utm_medium=Blog%20%2B%20Social&utm_campaign=Chocolate%20Pumpkin%20Lasagna

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        • Rachel

          August 30, 2022 at 11:20 pm

          Thanks! I must not have paid close enough attention to see the links. 🙈

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