No-Bake Pecan Pie Lasagna – A Make-Ahead Treat

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Want to cozy up to this luscious no-bake pecan pie lasagna? It’s perfect for fall and holiday gatherings.

I love it because pecan pie is always a fall favourite, you can make it ahead too, so it’ perfect for potlucks and Thanksgiving! You know when there is so much to prepare, your pecan pie lasagna, will be done and dusted. The flavours are so rich and creamy, a cross between yummy pecan pie and melt in your mouth pudding.

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Time

Prep: 15 min
Chill: 6 hours

Difficulty

Easy

Makes

12 – 14 servings

Best For

Potlucks & Parties
Thanksgiving

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • No bake = no stress! I know you love no bake recipes, especially ones that will feed a crowd. Using a 13 X 9 pan means lots of servings.
  • Easy prep with simple ingredients What could be simpler than pecans, cream cheese, vanilla pudding and graham crackers.
  • Layers of creamy, nutty, sweet flavor You simply build your dessert lasagna with layers of graham crackers, pecan filling, cream cheese filling and top it all off with yummy caramelized pecans.
  • Perfect make-ahead dessert for entertaining The entire dessert takes about 15 minutes, and then there’s about six hours of chill time.

Sound perfect? Let’s get started.

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Ingredients You Will Need

  • For the whipped cream – We’ll use heavy whipping cream, at least 35% milk fat,
  • For the pudding filling – You’ll need milk, instant vanilla pudding mix, vanilla extract, pecans and salt (just a pinch!)
  • For the pecan topping – You’ll need pecans and caramel topping. I used a combination of pecan halves and pecan pieces.
  • Graham crackers – You will need 2 sleeves of graham crackers. Generic brands work fine for this.
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How to make the best Pecan Pie Lasagna

  1. Make the whipped cream layer: Using a stand mixer or electric hand mixer, whip the cream cheese and sugar until smooth, and then beat in the heavy whipping cream.
  2. Mix the pudding filling: In a separate bowl, beat the milk, pudding mix, vanilla extract and salt. Mix well and then fold in 1/4 cup of the pecan pieces.
  3. Stir together the pecan topping: For the top layer mix the pecans and caramel sauce in a separate bowl.
  4. You are now ready to layer the dessert (tip: graham crackers don’t have to fit perfectly)
    • graham crackers
    • pudding filling – half the amount
    • whipped cream filling – half the amount
    • graham crackers
    • pudding filling – remaining half
    • whipped cream – remaining half
    • top with the caramel pecans
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Cover and chill 6 hours or overnight

  • A metal mixing bowl with partially whipped cream or butter mixture on a white marble surface.
    1. Cream cheese, whipping cream & sugar
  • A glass bowl containing a yellow liquid mixture with a pile of flour on top, placed on a white marble surface.
    2. Milk, vanilla pudding mix, salt & vanilla
  • A glass bowl filled with yellow custard containing small pieces, placed on a light marble surface.
    3. Fold in pecans
  • A glass baking dish filled with a single layer of rectangular graham crackers arranged neatly on the bottom.
    4. Graham Cracker Layer
  • A glass baking dish filled with a smooth yellow batter containing small chunks, placed on a white marble surface.
    5. Pecan pudding layer
  • A glass baking dish filled with a layer of yellow cake topped with a thick layer of creamy frosting, shown on a marble surface.
    6. Whipped Cream Layer
  • A glass bowl containing a mixture of chopped nuts and a brown sticky substance, placed on a white marble surface.
    7. Caramel pecan topping
  • A glass baking dish filled with a frosted dessert, topped evenly with chopped pecans, on a white marble surface.
    8. Final presentation!

Tip: Chilling overnight lets the layers set perfectly and makes slicing easier!

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Variations & Substitutions

  • Swap vanilla pudding for butterscotch
  • Use chocolate graham crackers
  • Add a drizzle of extra caramel before serving

How to Store your Pecan Pie Lasagna

  • You can store your no bake pecan dessert covered in fridge for up to 3 days.
  • This dessert is not freezer-friendly due to the cream cheese.

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Final Thoughts

THANKS SO MUCH for following and being part of the Pie Lady Bakes community! We’re all about sharing easy-to-make vintage recipes that remind us of the ones our moms and grandmas used to make.

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Judy

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Pecan Pie Lasagna

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Judy Kahansky
A delicious no bake dessert, that will feed a crowd and is perfect for holidays like Thanksgiving, and also potlucks and parties.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine North American
Servings 12 people
Calories 270 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 
 

For the whipped cream –

  • 2 8 oz cream cheese - blocks, softened
  • ½ c sugar
  • 1 c heavy cream

For the filling –

  • 4 ½ c milk
  • 2 3.4 oz instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 t vanilla
  • ¼ c chopped pecans
  • ½ t salt

For the topping –

  • 1 ½ c pecans
  • ¼ c caramel sauce
  • ½ t cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt

2 sleeves graham crackers

Instructions
 

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the cream cheese and sugar. Mix until smooth.
  • Add in the heavy cream and whip on medium speed for about a minute or until stiff peaks form. Scrape the sides as needed. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the cold milk, pudding mix, salt and vanilla. Whisk to combine well. Add in the pecans and fold to combine. Set aside (it will thicken slightly while it rests).
  • In another medium bowl, combine the pecans, caramel, cinnamon and salt for the topping. If needed, heat the caramel just slightly to make it soft enough to stir. Set aside.
  • To assemble – In a 13×9 size baking dish, spread a thin layer of the whipped cream mix on the bottom.
  • Layer with one sleeve’s worth of graham crackers in a single layer across the bottom of the dish.
  • Spread half of the pudding mixture over the graham crackers.
  • Spread half of the whipped cream mixture over the pudding and carefully spread to the edges.
  • Top with another layer of graham crackers.
  • Spread the remaining pudding mix over the graham crackers and spread evenly to the edges.
  • Carefully spread the remaining whipped cream mix over the top and spread to the edges.
  • Sprinkle the pecans evenly over the top.
  • Cover loosely and chill in the fridge for at least 6 hours or overnight.
  • Storage: Lasagna should be stored loosely covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 156mg | Potassium: 221mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 454IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 139mg | Iron: 0.4mg

These are estimated values generated from a nutritional database using unbranded products. Please do your own research with the products you’re using if you have a serious health issue or are following a specific diet.

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A glass dish of pecan pie lasagna, with a slice removed, sits on a table topped with pecans. Cinnamon sticks and a napkin rest nearby, adding to the inviting display of this no-bake dessert.

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Judy Kahansky is an experienced writer and baker, creating delicious desserts (including pie!) for over 40 years. She loves to take classic and vintage recipes and update them to fit the busy lives of her readers. When not baking, Judy and her husband Mark are passionate golfers, enjoy the simple life, and are travelers and dog lovers, spending as much time as they can with their sweet pup Ruby.

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