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Lemon Lasagna

A no-bake, layered lemon dessert with a cookie crumb crust, creamy lemon filling, and whipped topping.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 16 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 14.3-ounce package Lemon Oreos or Golden Oreos about 36 cookies, crushed
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 8-ounce package cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 16-ounce tub whipped topping divided (or homemade whipped cream)
  • 2 3.4-ounce boxes lemon instant pudding
  • 3 cups milk
  • lemon slices for garnish

Instructions

  • Place the Lemon or Golden Oreos in a food processor and pulse until very fine; alternatively, put cookies in a large resealable plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin.
  • Transfer the crushed cookies to a bowl or the bag and pour in the melted butter; mix or shake until crumbs are evenly moistened.
  • Press the buttered cookie crumbs firmly and evenly into the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch baking dish to form the crust.
  • In a medium bowl, use a hand mixer to beat the powdered sugar, softened cream cheese, and softened 1/2 cup butter until smooth.
  • Fold in half of the whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture until combined, then spread this layer evenly over the cookie crust.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk the lemon instant pudding mixes with 3 cups milk until the pudding thickens (about a few minutes).
  • Pour the thickened lemon pudding over the cream cheese layer and smooth the top, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 5 minutes to set.
  • Spread the remaining whipped topping over the pudding layer, refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving, and garnish with lemon slices.

Equipment

  • food processor or resealable plastic bag
  • 9 x 13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • hand mixer or electric mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Whisk

Notes

  • This can be made up to 24 hours ahead and kept covered in the refrigerator.
  • Swap pudding flavors and cookie types to change the dessert flavor.
  • Chocolate pudding pairs well with chocolate Oreos and chocolate shavings.
  • White chocolate pudding works well with golden Oreos and white chocolate curls.
  • Banana pudding is great with golden Oreos and banana slices.
  • Pistachio pudding can be served with shortbread and chopped pecans.