Prep time: 20-30 minutes
Cook time: 10-12 minutes
Layer 1 Materials:
- 1 1/2 cups crushed Nilla cookies
- 1/2 cup unsweetened toasted coconut flakes
- 6 tbsp. unsalted butter melted
Layer 1 Process:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease a rectangular casserole dish (about 14×8) with non stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a large pan add in 1 cup of unsweetened coconut flakes.
- Keeping the heat on medium high, toast the flakes stirring constantly until the flakes are a golden brown. Remove and divide into 1/2 cups.
- In a food processor pulse to break down the Nilla cookies. Add in the 1/2 cup coconut flakes and pulse.
- Gradually pour in the melted butter and pulse until combined and resembles the consistency of wet sand.
- Pour the mixture into your prepared dish and using the palm of your hand press the mixture tightly into the bottom of the pan.
- Bake 10-12 minutes and let cool.
Layer 2 Materials:
- 1/3 cup caramel sauce
Layer 2 Process:
- Once the crust is cooled spread 1/3 cup of store bought caramel sauce over the crust.
- Place in the fridge while you work on layer 3.
Layer 3 Materials:
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 packet instant chocolate pudding
- 4 oz. Cool Whip
Layer 3 Process:
- In a mixing bowl combine the whole milk and instant pudding. Whisk until the pudding has thickened.
- Fold in the Cool Whip.
- Pour the pudding over the caramel layer of your lasagna and smooth out into a single layer.
- Place back into the fridge while working on the next layer.
Layer 4 Materials:
- 8 oz. block cream cheese softened at room temperature
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 8 oz. Cool Whip
Layer 4 Process:
- In a medium sized mixing bowl add in the cream cheese and powdered sugar.
- Using a hand held mixer, mix to incorporate the powdered sugar into the cream cheese and the mixture is smooth and silky.
- Fold in the Cool Whip.
- Pour the mixture over the pudding layer of your lasagna and spread into a single layer.
- Place back in the fridge to chill while we work on layer 5.
Layer 5 Materials:
- 1/2 cup milk or semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp. coconut oil
Layer 5 Process:
- In a microwave safe bowl add in the chocolate chips and coconut oil.
- Microwave at 30 second increments, stirring after each 30 seconds, until the chocolate is melted.
- Pour the chocolate over the cream cheese layer of our lasagna and spread into a single layer.
Top Layer Materials:
- 1/2 cup unsweetened toasted coconut flakes
- Drizzle with 1/3 cup caramel sauce
Top Layer Process:
- White the chocolate is still melted and tacky sprinkle the top with the remaining 1/2 cup toasted coconut flakes.
- Drizzle with 1/3 cup of caramel sauce.
- Refrigerate for 8-10 hours to set.
- Slice, plate and ENJOY!
