Q1: What is Ice Cream Lasagna?

Ice Cream Lasagna is a fun, popular name for a layered, no-bake frozen dessert. It gets its name from its layered appearance, similar to a traditional lasagna. It's typically made in a 9x13-inch pan and features layers of ice cream sandwiches, creamy fillings, sauces, and candy or cookie toppings.

Q2: Do I have to use peanut butter? What's a good substitute?

No, you don't have to use peanut butter if you have a nut allergy or simply don't like it. You can either omit that layer entirely, or you can substitute it with another spread, like a cookie butter (such as Biscoff), or simply add an extra thick layer of hot fudge or caramel.

Q3: How do I get clean, beautiful slices of this dessert?

The two keys to clean slices are a very firm freeze and a hot knife . Make sure the dessert has been in the freezer for at least 4 hours. When you're ready to cut it, fill a tall glass with hot water. Dip a long, sharp knife in the hot water for a few seconds, quickly wipe it dry, and then make a clean cut. Repeat this process for each slice you make.

Q4: Can I make this dessert ahead of time for a party?

Yes, this is one of the best make-ahead desserts you can find! You can assemble it completely up to a week in advance and keep it well-wrapped in the freezer. It takes all the stress out of party prep.

Q5: Why do you mix the dry instant pudding mix directly into the whipped topping?

This is a classic no-bake dessert hack! The dry pudding mix contains starches and stabilizers. When you mix it into the already-thick whipped topping (without adding the milk the pudding box calls for), the pudding mix absorbs some of the moisture from the whipped topping and acts as a thickener and a stabilizer. This creates a wonderfully thick, fluffy, and scoopable mousse-like layer that freezes beautifully.

The Ultimate Easy No-Bake Ice Cream Lasagna

An indulgent, no-bake layered dessert, this ‘Ice Cream Lasagna’ is made by stacking layers of popular sweet treats in a 9×13-inch pan. The recipe starts with a base of frozen ice cream sandwiches, followed by layers of warm, spreadable peanut butter, a fluffy mixture of chocolate pudding and whipped topping, chopped peanut butter cups, and drizzles of hot fudge and caramel. The layers are repeated and the entire dessert is frozen until solid before slicing.

Author: Evelyn
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes (includes freezing time)
Yield: 12 servings
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Bake, Layering, Freezing
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

24 frozen ice cream sandwiches, unwrapped
1 (16-ounce) jar crunchy peanut butter
1 (3.9-ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
1 (16-ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
16 peanut butter cups, chopped
1 (12-ounce) jar hot fudge ice cream topping
1 (12-ounce) jar caramel ice cream topping

Instructions

Line the bottom of a 9×13-inch pan with 12 of the ice cream sandwiches to form a solid layer.
Gently warm the peanut butter in the microwave in 30-second increments on low power until it is easily spreadable. Spread half of the peanut butter over the layer of ice cream sandwiches.
In a separate bowl, mix the instant chocolate pudding mix into the thawed whipped topping. Spread half of this pudding mixture over the peanut butter layer.
Sprinkle half of the chopped peanut butter cups over the pudding layer.
Gently warm the hot fudge and caramel toppings in the microwave for a few seconds until they are liquid and drizzlable. Drizzle half of the fudge and half of the caramel over the peanut butter cups.
Repeat all the layers: add the remaining 12 ice cream sandwiches, followed by the remaining peanut butter, the rest of the pudding mixture, the remaining peanut butter cups, and finally the rest of the hot fudge and caramel sauces.
Cover the pan and freeze the dessert for 1 to 2 hours, or until it is solidly frozen.
Slice into squares to serve.

Notes

This is a very quick and easy recipe that uses all store-bought ingredients for fast assembly.
Warming the peanut butter and jarred toppings slightly in the microwave is a key step to make them easy to spread and drizzle.
A minimum freezing time of 1 to 2 hours is required for the dessert to set properly for slicing.

Find it online: https://cookupjoy.com/ice-cream-lasagna/