Description
This no-bake pecan pie lasagna is rich, creamy, and layered to perfection with a graham cracker crust, sweet pecan filling, cream cheese, and whipped topping. A crowd-pleasing holiday dessert!
Ingredients
For the Crust:
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
¾ cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Pecan Layer:
2 large eggs
½ cup light corn syrup
1 cup packed brown sugar
⅓ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups chopped pecans
For the Cream Cheese Layer:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Topping:
1 cup whipped topping (e.g. Cool Whip or homemade whipped cream)
Extra chopped pecans, for garnish
Instructions
Step 1: Make the Crust
Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl.
Stir until mixture resembles wet sand.
Press into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Chill while preparing the filling.
Step 2: Cook the Pecan Layer
4. In a saucepan, whisk eggs, corn syrup, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt.
5. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, for 7–8 minutes until thickened.
6. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and pecans.
7. Spread over the chilled crust. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Step 3: Make the Cream Cheese Layer
8. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until fluffy.
9. Spread evenly over cooled pecan layer.
Step 4: Add the Whipped Topping
10. Gently spread whipped topping over cream cheese layer. Smooth with a spatula.
Step 5: Garnish and Chill
11. Sprinkle with extra chopped pecans.
12. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Step 6: Serve
13. Slice into squares and serve chilled.
Notes
Storage:
Refrigerator: Store covered for up to 4 days.
Freezer: Freeze for up to 2 months; thaw overnight in the fridge.
Reheating: Not recommended. Serve cold.
Variations:
Chocolate Pecan Pie Lasagna: Add a chocolate pudding layer.
Caramel Drizzle: Add caramel over the whipped topping.
Nut-Free Version: Use crushed pretzels or sunflower seeds.
Mini Cups: Assemble in dessert cups for individual servings.
Pumpkin Twist: Add pumpkin pie filling between crust and pecan layer.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake (partial stovetop)
- Cuisine: American / Southern
