Description
This Indulgent Cookie Lasagna is the ultimate holiday treat, layering thin, crispy chocolate wafer cookies with a luscious mascarpone cream mixture infused with cocoa and vanilla, then topped with melted chocolate. Perfect for festive occasions and guaranteed to delight any dessert lover with its rich, no-bake elegance.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies
- 1 package Chocolate Wafer Cookies (Thin and crispy)
Mascarpone Cream Layer
- 16 oz Mascarpone Cheese (Can substitute with cream cheese)
- 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream (Chilled)
- 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar (Sifted)
- 1/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (High-quality preferred)
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract (Pure vanilla for best results)
Topping
- 1 cup Melted Chocolate Chips (Milk or dark chocolate)
Instructions
- Prepare the mascarpone cream mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, and vanilla extract. Mix gently until smooth and fully combined.
- Whip the heavy cream: In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream to stiff peaks using an electric mixer, ensuring a fluffy, airy texture.
- Fold whipped cream into mascarpone mixture: Carefully fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully incorporated, creating a light and creamy filling.
- Assemble the cookie lasagna: In a glass or serving dish, lay down a single layer of chocolate wafer cookies to cover the bottom evenly.
- Add a layer of mascarpone cream: Spread a generous portion of the mascarpone cream over the cookie layer, smoothing it with a spatula to cover completely.
- Repeat layering: Continue layering chocolate wafer cookies and mascarpone cream alternately, finishing with a layer of mascarpone cream on top.
- Top with melted chocolate: Drizzle or spread the melted chocolate chips evenly over the final mascarpone cream layer for a decadent chocolate topping.
- Chill to set: Cover the assembled lasagna with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the cookies to soften and the flavors to meld.
- Serve: Slice into 8 portions and serve chilled for the ultimate indulgent holiday dessert experience.
Notes
- Use high-quality cocoa powder and vanilla extract for the best flavor.
- Chilling the heavy cream bowl before whipping helps achieve better peaks.
- For a firmer dessert, refrigerate overnight.
- Milk or dark chocolate chips can be used depending on your preference.
- This dessert is best enjoyed within 2 days of assembly for optimal freshness.
