Description
Pecan Pie Lasagna is a rich and creamy no-bake dessert featuring layers of vanilla wafer cookies, sweetened cream cheese, and a luscious pecan topping. This crowd-pleasing treat delivers all the cozy flavors of pecan pie with the ease of a layered dessert — perfect for holidays or potlucks.
Ingredients
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- 1 box of vanilla wafer cookies
- 1 cup of chopped pecans
- 1 cup of brown sugar
- 1/2 cup of butter
- 1 (8 oz) package of cream cheese
- 1 (8 oz) container of whipped topping
Instructions
- Crush the vanilla wafer cookies and spread half in the bottom of a 9×13-inch dish to form the first layer.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and stir in the brown sugar and chopped pecans. Cook for a few minutes until the mixture is bubbly and combined. Let cool slightly.
- In a bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth, then fold in the whipped topping.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cookie layer in the dish.
- Pour the pecan mixture over the cream cheese layer, spreading it evenly.
- Top with the remaining crushed vanilla wafers.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving to allow the layers to set.
Notes
- For extra crunch, toast the pecans before adding them to the sugar mixture.
- You can use homemade whipped cream instead of store-bought whipped topping for a richer flavor.
- Chill overnight for best results and easiest slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg