Description
Pecan Pie Lasagna is a layered dessert combining creamy cream cheese filling, crunchy pecans, caramel sauce, and a buttery graham cracker crust, offering a cool twist on traditional pecan pie with rich, nutty flavors and smooth textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups whipped topping (thawed)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- Additional whipped topping for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Press firmly into bottom of a 9×13 inch dish and refrigerate to set.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth, add powdered sugar and mix. Fold in whipped topping and vanilla extract until fluffy.
- Spread half the cream cheese filling over crust, sprinkle half the pecans, and drizzle half the caramel sauce. Repeat layers with remaining filling, pecans, and caramel.
- Cover tightly and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight. Garnish with whipped topping before serving, cut into squares, and enjoy.
Notes
- Use gluten-free cookies or almond flour in place of graham cracker crumbs for gluten-free version.
- Use dairy-free cream cheese and whipped topping (coconut or almond-based) for dairy-free option.
- Swap powdered sugar with stevia or erythritol for reduced sugar.
- Try flavored whipped toppings like chocolate or coffee for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake, Refrigeration
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximate)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: pecan pie lasagna, layered dessert, no-bake dessert, pecan dessert, caramel dessert, creamy dessert