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No-Bake Pecan Pie Lasagna

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An easy no-bake pecan pie lasagna with a vanilla wafer crust, creamy layers of cream cheese and whipped topping, a pecan pudding layer, and a decorative pecan and caramel topping. Perfect for holidays and gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box vanilla wafers
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whipped topping (such as Cool Whip), divided
  • 2 (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mixes
  • 3 cups cold milk
  • 1 cup chopped toasted pecans
  • Whole pecans for garnish
  • Caramel sauce for drizzling
  • Reserved crushed vanilla wafers for garnish

Instructions

  1. Crush vanilla wafers into fine crumbs using a food processor.
  2. Mix the crumbs with melted butter and brown sugar until the mixture holds together when squeezed.
  3. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a greased 9×13-inch dish using a flat-bottomed measuring cup.
  4. Refrigerate the crust while preparing the next layer.
  5. Beat room temperature cream cheese until smooth and lump-free.
  6. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until fluffy and light.
  7. Fold in half of the whipped topping and vanilla extract gently to maintain volume.
  8. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chilled crust using an offset spatula.
  9. Whisk both pudding mixes with cold milk according to package directions and let sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
  10. Fold in chopped toasted pecans into the pudding mixture.
  11. Spread the pecan pudding layer carefully over the cream cheese layer without disturbing it.
  12. Spread the remaining whipped topping evenly over the pudding layer.
  13. Arrange whole pecans decoratively on top.
  14. Drizzle caramel sauce in a crosshatch pattern over the surface.
  15. Sprinkle reserved crushed vanilla wafers around the edges for extra crunch.
  16. Cover tightly with plastic wrap, ensuring it does not touch the surface.
  17. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to set.
  18. Cut into squares with a sharp knife wiped clean between cuts and serve chilled.

Notes

For best texture, refrigerate overnight. Use room temperature cream cheese to avoid lumps in the filling. Toasting pecans enhances their flavor and crunch.

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