Lemon Blueberry Lasagna (Printable)
A refreshing no-bake layered dessert with lemon cream, blueberries, and a buttery cookie base.
# Ingredient List:
→ Cookie Layer
01 - 10.5 oz vanilla wafer cookies or graham crackers, crushed
02 - 2.8 oz unsalted butter, melted
→ Blueberry Layer
03 - 10.5 oz fresh or frozen blueberries
04 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
05 - 2 tbsp lemon juice
06 - 2 tbsp water
07 - 2 tsp cornstarch
→ Lemon Cream Layer
08 - 10.5 oz cream cheese, softened
09 - 7 oz powdered sugar
10 - 2 tbsp lemon zest
11 - 4 tbsp lemon juice
12 - 1 2/3 cups cold heavy whipping cream
→ Topping
13 - 3.5 oz whipped cream
14 - Fresh blueberries and lemon zest for garnish
# Steps:
01 - Combine crushed cookies and melted butter in a bowl, then press firmly into the bottom of a 9x13 inch dish. Refrigerate while preparing the next layer.
02 - Combine blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, and water in a saucepan over medium heat until berries burst. Whisk cornstarch with a splash of water into a slurry, stir into the berry mixture, and simmer until thickened, about 2 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
03 - Beat cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth. Incorporate lemon zest and juice and mix until uniform. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream to stiff peaks, then gently fold into the lemon mixture until just combined.
04 - Spread half the lemon cream over the chilled cookie crust. Spoon half the blueberry sauce over the cream. Repeat with the remaining lemon cream and blueberry sauce.
05 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for optimal texture and flavor development.
06 - Spread whipped cream over the top and garnish with fresh blueberries and lemon zest before slicing and serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It tastes like someone turned lemon meringue pie into a layered dream you can eat with a spoon
- Nobody ever guesses how little effort actually goes into it
02 -
- The blueberry sauce absolutely must cool before you layer it or the cream will turn soupy and slide everywhere
- Folding the whipped cream in two batches instead of all at once is the difference between pillowy and flat
03 -
- Zest your lemons before juicing them because it is nearly impossible the other way around
- Run your knife under hot water and wipe it dry between slices for the cleanest presentation