Pecan Pie Lasagna
This Pecan Pie Lasagna is a dreamy, layered dessert featuring a sweet graham cracker or vanilla wafer crust, rich cream cheese filling, fluffy whipped topping, and a gooey brown sugar pecan glaze. Whether baked or no-bake, it’s a show-stopping treat perfect for holidays, potlucks, or anytime you’re craving something decadent. A delightful twist on classic pecan pie!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake or Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box vanilla wafer cookies
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 8 oz whipped topping
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups whipped topping
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- Caramel sauce, for drizzling
Instructions
- Crush vanilla wafers and press evenly into a 9×13-inch dish (no-bake) or prepare the graham cracker crust by mixing crumbs, sugar, and melted butter and pressing into a springform pan; bake at 325°F (163°C) for 8 minutes and cool.
- To make the pecan glaze: In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and pecans. Cook until bubbly, then cool slightly.
- For the no-bake cream layer: Beat cream cheese until smooth, then fold in whipped topping. Spread over crust.
- For the baked cheesecake layer: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla. Pour over crust and bake 35–40 minutes at 325°F (163°C). Cool completely.
- Prepare the pecan pie topping: In a saucepan, heat brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, vanilla, and salt. Remove from heat, whisk in eggs, then stir in pecans. Pour over cooled cheesecake layer.
- Refrigerate the dessert for 4+ hours or overnight.
- Top with whipped topping, sprinkle with chopped pecans, and drizzle with caramel sauce before serving.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, try using crushed pretzels or cookie crumbles for topping instead of pecans.
- Light cream cheese and whipped topping can be used to reduce richness.
- The no-bake version is quicker and great for warmer months!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg