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Lemon Lasagna: Best Creamy No-Bake Lemon Dessert

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Lemon Lasagna is a refreshing no-bake layered dessert made with a buttery Golden Oreo crust, sweet cream cheese filling, creamy lemon pudding, and fluffy whipped topping. Perfect for holidays, summer parties, potlucks, and family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 36 Golden Oreo cookies, crushed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 3 cups whipped topping, divided
  • 2 boxes (3.4 ounces each) instant lemon pudding mix
  • 3 cups cold milk
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest (optional)
  • Lemon slices for garnish (optional)
  • Fresh strawberries for garnish (optional)
  • Fresh blueberries for garnish (optional)
  • White chocolate curls for garnish (optional)
  • Crushed Golden Oreos for garnish (optional)
  • Toasted coconut for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Crush Golden Oreos into fine crumbs.
  3. Mix crumbs with melted butter.
  4. Press mixture firmly into the dish.
  5. Refrigerate crust while preparing layers.
  6. Beat cream cheese until smooth.
  7. Add powdered sugar and mix well.
  8. Fold in 1 cup whipped topping.
  9. Spread over chilled crust.
  10. Whisk pudding mix with cold milk.
  11. Allow pudding to thicken.
  12. Spread pudding over cream cheese layer.
  13. Add remaining whipped topping.
  14. Smooth the top evenly.
  15. Cover carefully.
  16. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  17. For best results chill overnight.
  18. Add garnishes before serving.
  19. Slice into squares.
  20. Serve chilled.

Notes

  • Use full-fat cream cheese for the best texture.
  • Allow cream cheese to soften before mixing.
  • Fresh lemon zest adds extra citrus flavor.
  • Chill overnight for cleaner slices.
  • Store refrigerated for up to 5 days.
  • Freeze for up to 2 months.
  • Use gluten-free cookies if needed.
  • Add berries for extra flavor and color.
  • Serve well chilled.
  • Perfect make-ahead dessert for parties.
  • Use a sharp knife for neat slices.
  • Wipe knife between cuts for clean layers.

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