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Lemon Lasagna: Easy No-Bake Lemon Dessert Everyone Loves

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Lemon Lasagna is a creamy layered no-bake dessert featuring a buttery cookie crust, rich cream cheese filling, lemon pudding, and fluffy whipped topping. Perfect for holidays, potlucks, and summer gatherings.

  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 36 lemon sandwich cookies, crushed
  • 6 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 cups whipped topping, divided
  • 2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant lemon pudding mix
  • 3 cups cold milk
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • Lemon slices for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Mix crushed cookies and melted butter.
  2. Press into a 9×13-inch dish and chill.
  3. Beat cream cheese until smooth.
  4. Add powdered sugar and mix well.
  5. Fold in 1 cup whipped topping.
  6. Spread over chilled crust.
  7. Whisk pudding mix with cold milk until thickened.
  8. Spread pudding over cream cheese layer.
  9. Top with remaining whipped topping.
  10. Sprinkle with lemon zest.
  11. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  12. Garnish and serve chilled.

Notes

  • Use softened cream cheese for a smooth filling.
  • Chill thoroughly before slicing.
  • Fresh lemon zest enhances flavor.
  • Store refrigerated for up to 4 days.
  • Add berries for extra freshness.
  • Homemade whipped cream may be substituted.
  • Do not freeze for best texture.
  • Use cold milk for proper pudding consistency.
  • Prepare a day ahead for best results.
  • Serve well chilled.

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