Description
Indulge in the rich layers of this No-Bake Turtle Lasagna, where creamy mascarpone meets velvety chocolate and crunchy pecans. Each bite offers a delightful contrast of textures, from the smoothness of the filling to the crispiness of the pecans, all drizzled with luscious caramel.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- For the filling:
- 16 oz mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the toppings:
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until well mixed. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9×13 inch dish to form the crust.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the crust, smoothing it out evenly.
- Sprinkle half of the chopped pecans and half of the chocolate chips over the mascarpone layer.
- Drizzle half of the caramel sauce over the toppings.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining mascarpone mixture, pecans, chocolate chips, and caramel sauce.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
- Before serving, garnish with additional pecans, chocolate chips, and a drizzle of caramel sauce.
Notes
- This dessert can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free graham crackers.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: no-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of the lasagna)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25 grams
- Sodium: 150 milligrams
- Fat: 22 grams
- Saturated Fat: 12 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 4 grams
- Cholesterol: 50 milligrams
Keywords: No-Bake Turtle Lasagna, Caramel, Chocolate, Pecan, Dessert, Easy Dessert, No-Bake Dessert, Creamy Lasagna, Indulgent Dessert, Layered Dessert, Sweet Treat, Chocolate Lovers