Red Velvet Dessert Lasagna
Red Velvet Dessert Lasagna is a no-bake layered dessert with red velvet cake, cream cheese filling, vanilla pudding, and whipped topping. Chill until set, then slice into pretty squares for parties.
Pin Share Print Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 420kcal
Cost: $18
Equipment
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- Electric hand mixer
- Large mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Rubber spatula
- Measuring cups set
- Chef's knife
Ingredients
Base and Layers
- 1 box red velvet cake mix - baked & cooled (or use 2 store-bought red velvet cakes)
- 16 oz cream cheese - softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz whipped topping - thawed (for cream cheese layer)
- 2 boxes instant vanilla pudding mix - 3.4 oz each
- 3 cups milk - cold
- 8 oz whipped topping - for layering and topping (extra, as needed)
Garnish
- ¼ cup chocolate shavings - for garnish
- 12 each maraschino cherries - for garnish
- 2 tablespoon chocolate syrup - optional drizzle
Instructions
- Prepare the red velvet cake (box mix) and let it cool completely, then crumble into pieces.
- Mix cream cheese until smooth, then blend in powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Gently fold whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture until fluffy.
- Whisk pudding mixes with cold milk for 2 minutes; let sit 5 minutes to thicken.
- Add half the crumbled cake to a 9x13 pan, then spread half the cream cheese mixture.
- Add a pudding layer, then a layer of whipped topping.
- Repeat layers with remaining cake and cream cheese, then add remaining pudding if any.
- Finish with a smooth whipped topping layer over the top.
- Add chocolate shavings and maraschino cherries (and chocolate syrup if using).
- Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours (overnight for cleanest slices), then cut and serve.
Notes
This no-bake dessert is perfect for holidays, potlucks, and birthdays. For best results, chill overnight and slice with a sharp knife for clean layers.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 420kcal (21%) | Carbohydrates: 52g (17%) | Protein: 6g (12%) | Fat: 21g (32%) | Saturated Fat: 12g (75%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 70mg (23%) | Sodium: 360mg (16%) | Potassium: 140mg (4%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 38g (42%) | Vitamin A: 8IU | Calcium: 10mg (1%) | Iron: 8mg (44%)