Creamy Turtle Lasagna Layers (Printer-Friendly)
No bake layers of chocolate cookies, creamy filling, caramel, fudge, and toasted pecans chilled for a smooth, rich treat.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Cookies
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45 chocolate sandwich or chocolate wafer cookies
→ Filling
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225 grams (8 ounces) full-fat cream cheese, softened
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100 grams (3/4 cup) powdered sugar
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240 ml (1 cup) whipped topping, fully thawed
→ Sauces
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120 ml (1/2 cup) caramel sauce
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120 ml (1/2 cup) chocolate fudge sauce
→ Nuts
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60 grams (1/2 cup) chopped pecans, lightly toasted
→ Additional
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120 ml (1/2 cup) whole or 2% milk
# Steps to Follow:
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In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until completely smooth and free of lumps.
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Gently fold the fully thawed whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture until airy and uniform in texture.
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Quickly dip each chocolate cookie into milk just enough to dampen, then arrange them snugly in the bottom of a 9x13 inch dish to form an even layer.
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Spread half of the cream cheese filling evenly over the cookie base, ensuring it reaches the edges using an offset spatula or spoon.
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Pour half of the caramel sauce and half of the chocolate fudge sauce over the cream cheese layer using a zigzag motion, then sprinkle half of the chopped pecans evenly on top.
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Add another layer of milk-dipped cookies, followed by the remaining cream cheese filling. Finish with the remaining caramel and fudge sauces and sprinkle the rest of the pecans on top.
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Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld and the layers to set firmly.
# Helpful Hints:
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Allow cream cheese to reach room temperature before mixing to avoid lumps.
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Lightly toasting pecans enhances their flavor and adds depth to the dessert.
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For best results, use sturdy chocolate sandwich or wafer cookies.
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This dessert can be made up to a day in advance and kept refrigerated.