Description
Irresistible layers of zesty lemon lasagna bring Mediterranean sunshine to classic Italian comfort food. Creamy, tangy, and light, this dessert promises a refreshing twist that will make you crave another delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Lemon Base Ingredients:
- 2 boxes (3.4 ounces/96 grams) instant lemon pudding mix
- 2 1/2 cups (600 milliliters) cold milk
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Dairy and Cream Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (225 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) whipped topping (Cool Whip)
Crust and Garnish Ingredients:
- 36 golden oreo cookies, crushed
- 6 tablespoons (85 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (for garnish)
- Lemon slices (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Pulverize Golden Oreo cookies into ultrafine crumbs using a food processor, ensuring a consistent texture.
- Combine cookie crumbs with melted butter, pressing the mixture firmly and uniformly across the bottom of a 9×13-inch dish to create a compact base.
- Chill the crust in the refrigerator while preparing subsequent layers to maintain its structural integrity.
- Using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese until velvety smooth, incorporating sugar, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and vibrant lemon zest.
- Gently fold in whipped topping until the mixture achieves a uniform, creamy consistency.
- Carefully spread the lemon-infused cream cheese layer across the chilled cookie crust, creating an even surface.
- Whisk lemon pudding mix with cold milk for approximately 2 minutes, allowing the mixture to thicken and develop a smooth texture.
- Distribute the lemon pudding layer evenly over the cream cheese foundation, ensuring complete coverage.
- Top the pudding layer with remaining whipped topping, creating a light and airy final stratum.
- Embellish the surface with delicate lemon zest and artfully arranged lemon slices for visual appeal.
- Refrigerate the dessert for a minimum of 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow flavors to meld and layers to set completely.
- When ready to serve, slice into precise portions and indulge in the refreshing, zesty dessert.
Notes
- Ensure Golden Oreo cookies are finely crushed for a smooth, compact crust that holds together perfectly when sliced.
- Use room temperature cream cheese to achieve a silky, lump-free mixture that blends seamlessly with other ingredients.
- For a lighter version, substitute full-fat ingredients with low-fat cream cheese, sugar-free pudding mix, and light whipped topping without compromising flavor.
- Enhance zesty flavor by adding an extra teaspoon of lemon zest or a splash of lemon extract to intensify the citrus notes throughout the dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 218 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 116 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg