Caramel Pecan Lasagna Dessert

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-06 · Updated 2026-05-06

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Layered dessert with creamy cheesecake, whipped topping, crunchy pecans, and rich caramel sauce. This recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, layers cream cheese, powdered sugar, and whipped topping into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 9, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Serves 9 Desserts cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz cream cheese
1 cup powdered sugar
2 cups whipped topping
1 cup chopped pecans
3/4 cup caramel sauce
2 cups crushed vanilla wafer cookies

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, beat 8 oz softened cream cheese with 1 cup powdered sugar until smooth and creamy, about 3 minutes.
Step 2: Fold in 1 cup of whipped topping gently to keep the mixture light.
Step 3: In a 9x9 inch dish, spread half of the crushed 2 cups vanilla wafer cookies evenly across the bottom.
Step 4: Layer half of the cream cheese mixture over the cookies, spreading smoothly.
Step 5: Drizzle 1/3 cup caramel sauce evenly over the cream cheese layer.
Step 6: Sprinkle 1/2 cup chopped pecans over the caramel.
Step 7: Repeat the layers: remaining crushed cookies, cream cheese mixture, caramel sauce, and chopped pecans.
Step 8: Top with remaining 1 cup whipped topping, spreading gently.
Step 9: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow layers to set.