As I mentioned, this is a layered dessert, hence the reason why it’s called lasagna. This has a Lemon Oreo base, cream cheese layer, pudding layer and cool whip layer. Top it with a fresh lemon and you’ll be getting rave reviews from everyone. No baking is required for this recipe, and it’s especially perfect during the warmer months since it’s a cool recipe. Our whole family loves this Lemon Lasagna and can’t wait for me to make it again. It’s so creamy and one that everyone will love!
I originally saw a Lemon Lasagna over at Lil’ Luna. I changed it a little, but it is definitely where the inspiration came from. How could you not be drawn in by all those delicious creamy layers.
For the crust of this no bake dessert I used vanilla flavored Oreo’s. I had to hide them for fear that my husband would get into them before I made this lemon lasagna dessert recipe. He isn’t a fan of chocolate, so normal Oreo’s are no worry, but the vanilla ones he loves.
We could could totally stop there and it would be delicious, but the tart lemon flavor is the perfect addition. Next, you’ll top it with lemon pudding and a whipped cream topping. My favorite part of the dessert is the toasted coconut on top. I could eat that stuff all on it’s own. Mmm… You could also do a lemon zest instead if you’d prefer.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 package Lemon (or Golden) Oreos
- 6 TB unsalted butter, melted
- 1 8 oz. PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese (softened)
- ½ cup Margarine or butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large container cool whip – 16 oz. – or you can make your own cream
- 2 – 3.9 oz packages of lemon instant pudding
- 3 cups milk
- lemons (for garnish)
- Begin by crushing your Oreos. For a very fine mixture, place Oreos in your food processor. Place in a ziploc baggie and add your melted butter. Mix until it is well combined.
- Press into the bottom of a 9×13 pan spreading out to cover the entire bottom of the pan.
- In a medium bowl, blend cream cheese, margarine/butter, powdered sugar and ½ of the cool whip. Blend well and pour over your Lemon Oreo Crust.
- In another bowl, make your pudding by adding your milk to your bowl and instant pudding. Whisk together until pudding thickens. Pour over the cream cheese layer. Refrigerate for at least 5 minutes.
- Top off with the rest of your Cool Whip.
- Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. Add lemon slices and ENJOY!