Chocolate Lasagna Recipe 🍫
Preparation Time: 12 hours
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 12 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 15
Description:
Indulge in the delightful layers of creamy goodness with this Chocolate Lasagna recipe! Originally shared by Cookin’Mom, this dessert is perfect for any occasion. Whether it’s a weeknight treat or a dessert for large groups, this freezer-friendly delight will surely impress your guests. Feel free to customize the flavors of ice cream to suit your taste buds. While it requires a bit of effort, the result is absolutely worth it!

Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon shortening
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon shortening
- 2 pints chocolate ice cream
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 726.5
- Fat: 42.5g
- Saturated Fat: 21.1g
- Cholesterol: 53.2mg
- Sodium: 226.4mg
- Carbohydrates: 83.6g
- Fiber: 4.5g
- Sugar: 72.6g
- Protein: 12.4g
Instructions:
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Prepare Pans:
- Line 2 rectangular pans, 13x9x2 inches, with aluminum foil, leaving 1 inch of foil overhanging at 2 opposite sides of the pan.
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Create Chocolate Layers:
- Melt chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon of shortening in a 1-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently, until melted.
- Divide the melted chocolate evenly between the 2 pans and spread into thin, even layers.
- Freeze for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Remove the foil sheets of chocolate from the pan and return to the freezer.
- Prepare pans with foil again.
- Melt the white baking chips with the remaining 1 tablespoon of shortening over low heat, stirring frequently, until melted.
- Divide melted mixture evenly between the 2 pans and freeze for another 10 to 15 minutes.
- Remove the foil sheets from the pan and return to the freezer.
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Prepare Ice Cream Layers:
- Line 1 rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches, with plastic wrap and set aside.
- Beat half of the ice cream with half of the peanut butter in a large bowl on medium speed until just mixed.
- Repeat with the remaining ice cream and peanut butter in a second bowl.
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Assemble the Layers:
- Remove all chocolate layers from the freezer and carefully peel foil from layers as it is used.
- Place 1 white chocolate layer in the bottom of the plastic wrap-lined pan.
- Carefully spread on 1/3 of the ice cream mixture.
- Add 1 semisweet layer, spread with 1/3 of the ice cream mixture.
- Repeat the layers, ending up with the last layer being the semisweet chocolate layer.
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Freeze:
- Cover and freeze the assembled lasagna for at least 12 hours.
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Serve:
- Place the pan upside down on a cookie sheet.
- Place hot towels on the bottom of the pan.
- When just warm, you should be able to remove the pan and plastic wrap.
- Top with whipping cream, mint leaves, and cocoa powder to dust, or cut into 5 rows by 3 rows.
- Garnish with a dollop of whipped cream, mint leaves or chocolate leaves, and a dusting of cocoa powder.
Indulge in the heavenly layers of this Chocolate Lasagna! Whether served chilled or with your favorite toppings, it’s sure to be a hit at any gathering. Enjoy the creamy, chocolaty goodness with every bite!