Easy Copycat Olive Garden Chocolate Lasagna Recipe

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Do you ever find yourself absolutely craving that indulgent dessert from your favorite restaurant, only to be deterred by the hefty price tag? 

It’s a scenario many of us can relate to. After a satisfying meal out with the family, the thought of dessert often lingers, but the expense can quickly add up. 

However, fear not, because today I’m sharing with you a recipe that will bring the sweetness of dining out right to your own kitchen: Copycat Olive Garden Chocolate Lasagna.

Recreating Restaurant Magic at Home

There’s something special about dining out with loved ones, isn’t there? The laughter, the conversation, and of course, the anticipation of that delicious dessert plate to cap off the evening. Yet, as much as we cherish these moments, the reality is that ordering desserts at restaurants can sometimes be too much of a splurge!

But why break the bank when you can recreate that same magic at home? With this copycat recipe of Olive Garden’s Chocolate Lasagna, you can enjoy the taste of indulgence without the hefty price tag. 

​How to Make Copycat Olive Garden Chocolate Lasagna

You can’t go wrong with this crowd-pleaser.  It’s fairly easy to make, and the layers of fudgy brownie, cream cheese filling and chocolate ganache are heavenly.

Let’s dive into what you’ll need and how to bring this dessert masterpiece to life.

Equipment:

• 9×11 Baking Pan
• Parchment Paper
• Small Pot

Ingredients:

• 1 Brownie Box Mix (along with its required ingredients: 2 eggs, 3 tbsp water, ½ cup oil)
• 2 eggs
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• ¾ cup unsalted butter
• 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon heavy cream
• 4 cups powdered sugar

Ganache:

• ⅓ cup heavy cream
• 2 ounces semisweet chocolate

Garnish:

• Chocolate shavings (or any other garnish of your choice, like chocolate chips!)

Chocolate Lasagna Recipe Instructions

Heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit or the temperature specified on your brownie box mix.

Prepare the brownie mix according to package instructions, adding in the additional 2 eggs for that cake-like texture.

Spread the brownie batter evenly into a 9×11 baking pan lined with parchment paper and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the brownie comes out clean.

While the brownies are baking, prepare the sweet vanilla cream cheese frosting by creaming together the soft butter and cream cheese in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer.

Gradually add in the powdered sugar, blending between intervals, and then mix in the vanilla extract and heavy cream until smooth and fluffy.

Once the brownies are baked and cooled, cut them into three equal vertical sections.

Place the first layer on a sheet of parchment paper. Slather the whole layer with a hearty amount of cream cheese frosting.

Place the next layer on top and add another layer of cream cheese frosting.

Finally add the last layer to the top of the cake and the top layer of cream cheese frosting, then place in the refrigerator.

For the ganache, heat the heavy cream in a small pot until it begins to boil, then pour it over the semisweet chocolate in a heat-safe bowl. Whisk until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.

Drizzle the ganache over the layered chocolate lasagna, and if desired, garnish with chocolate shavings or your preferred toppings.

Enjoy This Impressive Dessert, Anytime!

Now, take a moment to bask in the joy of creating a restaurant-worthy dessert right in your own kitchen. With this Copycat Olive Garden Chocolate Lasagna recipe, you can savor those sweet moments with your family without worrying about the bill. Happy indulging!

Copycat Olive Garden Chocolate Lasagna

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Additional Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

A deliciously decadent chocolate dessert. Just like that of olive Garden's famous chocolate lasagna, with layers of creamy frosting and cake-like brownies.

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Ingredients

• 1 Brownie Box Mix
• (brownie box ingredients, 2 eggs, 3 tbsp water, ½ cup oil)
• 2 eggs
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• ¾ cup unsalted butter
• 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon heavy cream
• 4 cups powdered sugar

Ganache

• ⅓ cup heavy cream
• 2 ounces semisweet chocolate

Garnish

• Chocolate shavings

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit or whatever temperature your brownie box mix says.
2. Mix together the brownie mix with its ingredients and add the extra 2 eggs.
3. Spray a 9x11 baking sheet with cooking spray and pour the brownie batter into it. Spread evenly with a rubber spatula and bake in the oven for about 10-15 minutes or until a toothpick stuck into the brownie comes out clean.
4. While the brownies are baking, in a mixing bowl cream the butter and cream cheese together.
5. Add in one cup of the powdered sugar and blend until fluffy.
6. Pour in the vanilla extract and heavy cream, mixing together completely. Slowly continue to add the rest of the powdered sugar, beating in between intervals.
7. Once the brownies are out of the oven, let cool completely, then cut the large brownie slab vertically into thirds.
8. Place the first layer on a sheet of parchment paper.
9. Slather the whole layer with a hearty amount of cream cheese frosting.
10. Place the next layer on top and add another layer of cream cheese frosting.
11. Finally add the top layer and last layer of cream cheese frosting, then place in the refrigerator.
12. In a small pot, heat up the heavy cream for the ganache.
13. Place the semisweet chocolate in a heat safe bowl.
14. As soon as the heavy cream begins to boil, pour the hot heavy cream over the chocolate.
15. Whisk together until all the chocolate is completely melted.
16. Take the layered chocolate lasagna and drizzle this ganache over the top
17. If desired, garnish with some chocolate shavings.

Notes

• The added eggs help give the brownie a more cake-like texture.
• Other garnish: Chocolate chips

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