Lemon Lasagna Recipe
This lemon lasagna dessert is so creamy and luscious with layers of a golden Oreo crust, cream cheese, lemon pudding, whipped cream and toasted coconut!
Ingredients
- 32 golden Oreo's
- 6 Tablespoons butter , melted
- 8 ounce package cream cheese , softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 Tablespoons cold milk
- 12 ounce cool whip , divided
- 3.9 ounce package lemon instant pudding
- 3 cups cold milk
- Zest from 1 lemon
- 1 cup toasted coconut
Instructions
- Prep. Butter or grease a 9×13" dish and set aside.
- Crust. Crush 32 Oreos in a zip top bag with a rolling pin. Add 6 Tablespoons melted butter into the bag and mix until combined. Press Oreo mixture into the bottom of the dish and place in the freezer for 5 minutes.
- Cheesecake mixture. In a medium-sized bowl, whip 8 ounces cream cheese until fluffy. Add in 2 Tablespoons of milk and 1/4 cup sugar. Mix until combined. Stir in 1 cup cool whip, then spread the mixture lightly over the Oreo crust. Place in the freezer for another 5 minutes.
- Lemon pudding. In a separate bowl, combine 2 packages lemon pudding, lemon zest and 3 cups cold milk. Whisk together until thick. Then spread over the top of the whipped topping layer. Place in the refrigerator for another 10 minutes to allow pudding to set.
- Topping. Once pudding has set, spread remaining cool whip on the lemon pudding layer and then top with toasted coconut. Place in the fridge for 3-4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Can sub golden Oreo's with Lemon Oreo's or even a graham cracker crust.
- Use store bought Cool Whip, thawed to make it easier.
- If you aren't a fan of coconut, feel free to top with fresh lemon zest or even some extra crushed Oreo's.
- You can easily make this lemon lasagna the day before. Simply prepare and place in fridge until ready to serve.
- Stove: Place coconut in a skillet and cook over medium-low heat until golden, stirring frequently (about 3-5 minutes).
- Oven: Line a baking sheet with foil. Spread coconut over the top and bake at 375°F for 4 minutes. Stir and then cook an additional 2
Nutrition
Calories: 212kcal, Carbohydrates: 24g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Cholesterol: 23mg, Sodium: 159mg, Potassium: 97mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 13g, Vitamin A: 290IU, Vitamin C: 0.1mg, Calcium: 66mg, Iron: 0.5mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
