Lemon Blueberry Lasagna (Printable Version)
A refreshing no-bake layered dessert with lemon cream, blueberry sauce, and a crisp cookie base.
# Ingredient List:
→ Cookie Layer
01 - 10.6 oz vanilla wafer cookies or graham crackers, crushed
02 - 2.8 oz unsalted butter, melted
→ Blueberry Layer
03 - 10.6 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 - 10.6 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
# Directions:
01 - Combine crushed cookies and melted butter in a bowl, mixing until evenly moistened. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9x13 inch dish. Refrigerate while preparing the blueberry layer.
02 - Add blueberries, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and water to a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat until the berries begin to burst. Whisk cornstarch with a small splash of water to form a slurry, then stir it into the berry mixture. Simmer for about 2 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
03 - Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar together in a large bowl until smooth and lump-free. Incorporate lemon zest and lemon juice, mixing until well blended. In a separate bowl, whip cold heavy cream to stiff peaks. Gently fold the whipped cream into the lemon mixture in two additions, being careful not to deflate the volume.
04 - Spread half of the lemon cream evenly over the chilled cookie crust. Spoon half of the cooled blueberry sauce over the cream layer, spreading gently. Repeat with the remaining lemon cream and remaining blueberry sauce, working carefully to maintain clean layers.
05 - Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for the cleanest slices and best texture.
06 - Spread whipped cream over the top layer just before serving. Garnish with fresh blueberries and a sprinkle of lemon zest. Slice into 12 portions and serve chilled.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It looks like you spent hours assembling something fancy but the whole thing comes together in about 30 minutes of actual work
- The chilled, creamy texture paired with bursts of berry flavor makes it the dessert everyone reaches for seconds of
02 -
- The blueberry sauce absolutely must cool before you layer it or it will melt the lemon cream into a swirly mess
- Overnight chilling is not optional if you want neat slices when you cut into it
03 -
- Fold the whipped cream into the lemon mixture in three additions rather than all at once to keep the filling as light as possible
- Taste the blueberry sauce before it cools and add a squeeze more lemon if it tastes too sweet