Lemon Lasagna

Table of Contents

1. Let’s Dish: About This Dessert
2. Lemon Lasagna Ingredients
3. Substitutions And Additions
4. How To Make This Lemon Lasagna Recipe
5. How To Serve
6. Storage
7. More Lemon Dessert Recipes
8. JUMP TO RECIPE
9. Even More Easy Recipes

For those who crave a dessert that’s both light and luscious, our Lemon Lasagna is the one to try. This recipe puts the lemon front and center. A lemon Oreo base brings an unexpected tang, while real lemon juice adds brightness to every creamy layer. The result is a perfectly balanced combination of tart and sweet, with each bite delivering a refreshing yet indulgent experience.

Let’s Dish: About This Dessert

Main Ingredients: Golden Oreos, cream cheese, Cool Whip, powdered sugar, lemon juice, vanilla and lemon pudding, milk.
Quick Steps: Make Oreo crust, spread cream cheese, then pudding, top with Cool Whip.
Total Time & Yield: 1 hour 30 minutes, serves 12.

Why This Recipe

• This lemon lasagna recipe stands out by emphasizing a balanced combination of tartness and sweetness.

• While many recipes use Golden Oreos or even graham crackers for the crust, our recipe brings a zesty brightness by using lemon Oreos, amplifying the citrus flavor right from the base. This adds a unique tanginess that complements the creamy layers without being overly sweet.

• Additionally, unlike other recipes that stick to basic cream cheese and Cool Whip layers, we blend in fresh lemon juice and zest, adding a natural freshness that elevates the dessert beyond just relying on pudding mix for flavor.

• The result is a brighter, fresher dessert that stands out compared to others that lean heavily on pre-packaged elements.

• Moreover, while some variations recommend different cookie bases or pudding flavors, our focus remains on enhancing the natural lemon flavor to offer a more cohesive lemon-forward experience.

• This makes our recipe ideal for true lemon lovers looking for something refreshingly bright and creamy.

Lemon Lasagna Ingredients

Substitutions And Additions

LEMON PUDDING LAYER: Lemon pudding is an easy way to make this layer, but you could also use lemon pie filling or lemon curd. You can substitute either of these for a tart, more lemony flavor. Adding lemon zest to your pudding layer or sprinkled on top of the dessert is a delicious way to add some extra, bright lemon flavor.

CRUST: If you can’t find golden Oreos, you can use a graham cracker crust instead. Substitute 9 crackers (1 sleeve) of graham crackers. Check out our homemade graham cracker crust recipe for instructions.

TOPPINGS: There are so many tasty options here! Top this dessert with your favorites, such as chopped walnuts, chopped pecans, toasted coconut, or shaved white chocolate.

WHIPPED TOPPING: If you would prefer to make your own whipped cream instead of using Cool Whip, check out our whipped cream recipe.

How To Make This Lemon Lasagna Recipe

For The Crust

STEP ONE: In a food processor, pulse the golden Oreos until fine crumbs are formed. Set aside 1 cup of crushed Oreos to use as a topping later. 

Be sure to add the whole Oreos to the food processor, filling included. This will help to keep your crust together.

STEP TWO: In a medium bowl, combine the crushed Oreos with ½ cup of melted butter.

STEP THREE: Press the cookie mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch pan. Chill completely in the refrigerator.

For The Cream Cheese Layer

STEP FOUR: In a large bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, 8 ounces of Cool Whip, one cup of powdered sugar, and lemon juice until smooth.

STEP FIVE: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly on top of the crust. Chill in the refrigerator.

For The Lemon Layer

STEP SIX: In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 cups of milk with both of the instant pudding flavors. Mix until the pudding thickens.

STEP SEVEN: Spread the pudding layer over the cream cheese layer. Chill in the refrigerator.

For The Topping

STEP EIGHT: Top with the remaining Cool Whip.

STEP NINE: Chill for at least one hour before serving, or overnight if possible. Before serving, top with the remaining Oreo crumbs and sliced lemons for garnish, if desired.

Chilling this dessert overnight will make it easier to cut and give it a thicker consistency. If you plan to make it a day ahead, add it to the fridge overnight and then top with the crushed cookies just before serving.

How To Serve

Serve this luscious dessert treat for a quick and easy no-bake option anytime you are craving something sweet and tangy. Add our iced tea, raspberry iced tea, sweet peach iced tea, or our southern strawberry sweet tea on the side to wash it down.

Dessert lasagnas are all the rage, and we can’t get enough of these sweet layered desserts! Our other popular picks are chocolate lasagna and raspberry lasagna.

Storage

IN THE FRIDGE: This lemon lasagna dessert recipe can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days.

IN THE FREEZER: Lemon lasagna can also be frozen for up to a month. Defrost in the fridge before serving.

This bright and cheerful lemon lasagna, also called lemon delight or lemon lush, is the ultimate four-layer treat! So many creamy ingredients make this a heavenly confection that will become one of your new favorite desserts.

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• Lemon Poke Cake
• Lemon Blueberry Bread
• Lemon Lush
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• Lemon Curd
• Mini Lemon Meringue Pies
• Lemon Cream Cheese Pie
• Lemon Chiffon Cake
• Lemon Drizzle Cake
• Lemon Blueberry Cobbler
• Lemon Cake with Lemon Curd
• Lemon Cake

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