Creamy Turtle Lasagna Layers (Printer-Friendly)

Chocolate and caramel layers with creamy filling and crunchy pecans, chilled for smooth rich flavor.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 45 sturdy chocolate sandwich or chocolate wafer cookies

02 - 227 grams (8 ounces) full-fat cream cheese, softened

03 - 60 grams (1/2 cup) powdered sugar

04 - 120 milliliters (1/2 cup) thawed whipped topping

05 - 120 milliliters (1/2 cup) caramel sauce

06 - 120 milliliters (1/2 cup) chocolate fudge sauce

07 - 60 grams (1/2 cup) chopped pecans, lightly toasted

08 - 120 milliliters (1/2 cup) whole milk or 2% milk

01 - Beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar in a medium bowl until smooth and lump-free.

02 - Gently fold thawed whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture until light and uniform.

03 - Quickly dip each chocolate cookie in milk to moisten and arrange in a 9x13 inch dish forming an even base layer.

04 - Spread half of the cream cheese filling evenly over the cookie layer using an offset spatula.

05 - Drizzle half of the caramel and fudge sauces in a zigzag pattern over the cream cheese layer, then sprinkle with half of the chopped pecans.

06 - Add another layer of dipped cookies, followed by the remaining cream cheese filling. Finish with the rest of the sauces and pecans on top.

07 - Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld and set.

01 - For lump-free filling, ensure cream cheese is fully softened to room temperature before mixing.

02 - Lightly toast pecans to enhance their flavor and add an extra crunch.

03 - Cover leftovers tightly and refrigerate up to 3 days. Serve chilled for neat slices.