Lemon Blueberry Lasagna (Print version)

A vibrant no-bake layered dessert with lemon cream, blueberry sauce, and cookie layers for a refreshing treat.

# What you'll need:

→ Cookie Layer

01 - 10.5 oz vanilla wafer cookies, 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 - 1.7 cups cold heavy whipping cream

→ Topping

13 - 3.5 oz whipped cream
14 - Fresh blueberries and lemon zest for garnish

# How to make it:

01 - Combine crushed vanilla wafer cookies with melted butter in a bowl. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9x13 inch dish. Refrigerate while preparing the remaining layers.
02 - Add blueberries, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and water to a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until the berries burst. Dissolve cornstarch in a splash of water to form a slurry, then stir it into the berry mixture. Simmer until thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
03 - Beat cream cheese with powdered sugar in a large bowl until smooth. Incorporate lemon zest and lemon juice, mixing until evenly combined. In a separate bowl, whip cold heavy cream to stiff peaks. Gently fold the whipped cream into the lemon mixture until just incorporated.
04 - Spread half of the lemon cream evenly over the chilled cookie crust. Carefully spread half of the cooled blueberry sauce over the cream layer. Repeat with the remaining lemon cream, then finish with the remaining blueberry sauce.
05 - Cover the dish tightly and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for the cleanest slices and best texture.
06 - Spread whipped cream over the top layer. Garnish with fresh blueberries and a sprinkle of lemon zest before slicing and serving.

# Expert suggestions:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours layering something fancy but the whole thing comes together in one bowl and a saucepan
  • The lemon cuts through the richness so perfectly that people will go back for thirds without feeling weighed down
02 -
  • The blueberry sauce must be completely cool before you layer it or the cream will soften and slide into a muddy mess
  • Overnight chilling is not optional if you want clean slices because the cream needs that full time to firm up
03 -
  • Fold the whipped cream in by hand with a spatula instead of using a mixer to keep the filling light and airy
  • Mascarpone instead of cream cheese gives a more elegant flavor if you are serving this to people who think dessert should feel fancy

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