Description
Caramel Pecan Lasagna is a delightful layered dessert featuring a pecan shortbread cookie base, a creamy cheesecake layer, a rich caramel pudding layer, and a crunchy pecan topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup unsalted butter – softened
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon – optional
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup chopped toasted pecan
- 8 oz. cream cheese – softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 ½ cup Cool Whip
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 x 3.9 oz. boxes caramel instant pudding mix
- 3 cups milk
- 1 ½ cups Cool Whip (for top layer)
- 1 cup chopped pecan (for top layer)
- ½ cup brown sugar (for top layer)
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon (for top layer) – optional
- ¼ – 1/3 cup caramel topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F. Lightly butter a 9 x 13 inch baking dish and set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter, ¼ cup brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt until smooth. Gradually add the flour on low speed and mix until combined. Stir in the chopped toasted pecans.
- Spread the mixture into the bottom of the baking dish and bake for 18-20 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool completely.
- To make the cream cheese layer, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Add 1 ½ cups Cool Whip and the vanilla extract, and mix to combine. Spread over the cooled shortbread layer and place it in the freezer to firm while preparing the pudding.
- To make the caramel pudding layer, whisk together the caramel pudding mix and milk until smooth. Spread over the cream cheese layer and set in the freezer for 5-10 minutes to set.
- Spread 1 ½ cups Cool Whip over the pudding layer and place it in the fridge to firm.
- For the pecan topping, combine the chopped pecans, ½ cup brown sugar, and ½ teaspoon cinnamon in a skillet. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly for about 5 minutes or until the sugar is melted. Pour the mixture onto parchment paper to cool completely.
- Sprinkle the cooled pecans over the lasagna and drizzle with caramel topping. Place back in the fridge for 3-4 hours until set.
Notes
- Make sure to allow each layer to cool or set before adding the next.
- This dessert can be made a day in advance for best results.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking & Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg