Make Olive Garden Chocolate Lasagna at home! Layers of chocolate, cream cheese, and whipped topping create a decadent dessert everyone will love.
Olive Garden Chocolate Lasagna is a rich and indulgent dessert that’s perfect for chocolate lovers. Layers of creamy chocolate pudding, sweetened cream cheese, and fluffy whipped topping come together over a crunchy cookie base to create a dessert that’s both decadent and easy to make.
Ideal for parties, holidays, or any special occasion, this chocolate lasagna is sure to impress family and friends. You can’t go wrong with brownies, and we also love Reese’s Pieces Brownies and Brownie Pie. Chocolate fans also should try Whoopie Pie Recipe.
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Why We Love This
- Easy to Make: Simple layers come together quickly with no baking required.
- Rich and Creamy: Chocolate pudding, cream cheese, and whipped topping create the perfect indulgent texture.
- Great for Gatherings: Feeds a crowd and is always a hit at parties, holidays, and potlucks.
- Make-Ahead Friendly: Gets even better as it chills, making it perfect for prepping in advance.
- A Chocolate Lover’s Dream: Deep chocolate flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Brownie Layer
- Brownie Mix. You can use your favorite brand or make homemade Easy One Bowl Brownies.
Cream Cheese Layer
- Cream Cheese. The mixture is easier to combine and results in a smoother texture if softened.
Topping
- Chocolate Syrup. Try this Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce Recipe.
- Chocolate Shavings. You can also use mini chocolate chips, white chocolate chips or semi-sweet chocolate chips.
Scroll to the bottom of the post and get the complete recipe instructions and list.
Variations
- Bottom Layer: Swap the brownie base for chocolate wafer cookies, chocolate graham crackers, or even a thin layer of chocolate cake for a lighter texture.
- Chocolate Ganache Topping: Warm heavy cream in the microwave until almost boiling, then pour it over chopped chocolate to create a silky ganache to drizzle over the top.
- Chocolate Mousse Filling: Add a spoonful of cocoa powder to the cream cheese filling to enhance the chocolate flavor and create a mousse-like texture.
- Mint Chocolate: Add a few drops of peppermint extract to the filling for a refreshing twist.
- Peanut Butter Twist: Drizzle melted peanut butter between layers or sprinkle chopped peanut butter cups on top.
- Cookies and Cream: Fold crushed Oreo cookies into the cream cheese layer for extra texture and flavor.
How to Make Chocolate Lasagna Recipe
- Step 1. First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a 9×13 pan by spraying with cooking spray. You can also line the pan with parchment paper.
Step 2. Make both of the brownie mixes. Stir each batch together based on the directions on box.
Step 3. Pour all of the brownie batter into the prepared pan. Bake and then allow to cool on a wire rack.
Step 4. While the brownies cool, make the sweet vanilla cream cheese layer. Use a large mixing bowl to whip the cream cheese on high speed until smooth. Then add the butter and combine. Lower the mixer speed to low speed and gradually add the powdered sugar. It should be lighter than cheesecake filling. You can add a pinch of salt to balance out the sweetness.
Step 5. Remove the brownies from the pan.
Step 6. Carefully cut the fudge brownie in half widthwise. Then cut each thick layer in half again horizontally to make 4 even pieces.
Step 7. Place one piece of the brownie on a platter.
Step 8. Top the first layer with a portion of the cream cheese mixture.
Step 9. Top with brownie.
Step 10. Spread the remaining cream cheese mixture over the top of the cake. Put the cake in the freezer to allow the layers to set.
Step 11. When ready to enjoy, top each slice of rich fudgy brownie with chocolate sauce, chocolate drizzle, chocolate ganache or semisweet chocolate shavings. Allow to sit at room temperature before serving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cover leftover brownie lasagna with plastic wrap. Store in the fridge up to 4 to 5 days.
Yes, this can be made ahead of time. Feel free to make this up to 24 hours in advance.
Yes, this can be frozen. Cover with plastic wrap and then in foil. Place in a freezer bag or container.
Yes, it will be easier to blend together if the cream cheese has been softened at room temperature.
More Brownie Desserts
Whip up this decadent Chocolate Lasagna and treat your family to a dessert everyone will rave about. If you try it, be sure to leave a comment and let me know how it turned out!
Olive Garden Chocolate Brownie Lasagna
Ingredients
- For the Brownie Layer:
- 2 boxes Brownie Mix plus the ingredients to make the brownies called for on the box
- For the Cream Cheese Layer:
- 2 pkgs Cream Cheese softened (8 oz each)
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter softened
- 6 cups Powdered Sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- For the Topping:
- Chocolate Syrup
- 2 tbsp Chocolate Shavings
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Instructions
- Make the Brownie Layer:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9X13 baking pan with non-stick cooking spray or line the pan with parchment paper.
- Then prepare the brownie mixes based on the directions on the back of the box and pour both of the prepared mixes into the 9X13 pan.
- Bake the brownies for 35-40 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the brownies comes out clean. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan.
- Make the Cream Cheese Layer:
- In a large mixing bowl add cream cheese, and beat until smooth. Add in the butter and beat until smooth. Use a stand up mixer or a hand held mixer.
- Gradually add in the powdered sugar (½ cup at a time) mixing between each addition until all is well combined and smooth. Then add in the vanilla. The cream cheese layer should be thick.
- Then assemble the lasagna:
- Carefully, remove the brownies from the pan. Cut the brownies in half widthwise and then each piece in half again horizontally to make 4 even pieces.
- Then place one piece of the brownie on a platter. Top it with ¼ of the cream cheese mixture.
- Continue to repeat the layer until you have used all the brownies pieces and cream cheese mixture.
- The final layer on top should be the cream cheese layer.
- Then place the cake in the freezer until all the layers are set (approximately 1 hour).
- When serving, trim off any raw edges of the cake to square off the sides of the cake.
- Top the cake with the chocolate syrup (allow it to drizzle down the sides of the cake) and top with the chocolate shavings. Let the cake sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving so that it can be cut and served. Enjoy!
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