Description
Strawberry Lemon Lasagna is an easy no-bake dessert layered with creamy lemon cheesecake filling, juicy strawberries, and a buttery cookie crust. Perfect for summer parties, holidays, or anytime you want a refreshing treat. Make it ahead and impress your guests with every flavorful slice!
Ingredients
For the Crust:
26 vanilla sandwich cookies (Golden Oreos)
1 sleeve graham crackers
8 tablespoons butter (1 stick), melted
Lemon Cheesecake Layer:
5 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
1 (6 oz) box instant lemon pudding mix
1½ cups half and half
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp lemon extract
Yellow food coloring gel (optional)
Fruit & Garnish:
1 lb fresh strawberries, sliced
4 Meyer lemons, juiced and zested
Whipped Topping:
3 cups heavy whipping cream (or frozen whipped topping)
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray. Place vanilla sandwich cookies and graham crackers into a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Pour in the melted butter and blend until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press the crust evenly into the bottom of the dish and freeze while preparing the filling.
- Make the Lemon Cheesecake Filling: In a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. In a separate bowl, whisk the lemon pudding mix with half and half until it thickens. Add the pudding mixture to the cream cheese, along with powdered sugar, vanilla extract, lemon juice, lemon extract, and a touch of yellow food coloring if desired. Mix until fully combined and smooth.
- Assemble the Layers: Remove the crust from the freezer. Spread the lemon cheesecake mixture evenly over the crust. Layer sliced fresh strawberries on top.
- Whip the Topping: In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Spread the whipped cream over the strawberry layer. For a shortcut, you can use thawed whipped topping instead.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate the dessert for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
- Garnish and Serve: Just before serving, garnish with additional strawberries and lemon zest if desired.
Notes
For best flavor and texture, chill overnight.
You can substitute store-bought whipped topping for homemade cream.
Regular lemons work if Meyer lemons aren’t available.
Add raspberries or blueberries for a berry twist.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes Chill Time: 4 hours
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 969
- Sugar: 54g
- Carbohydrates: 78 g
- Protein: 10g