No-Bake Blueberry Lemon Lasagna
No-Bake Blueberry Lemon Lasagna is a refreshing, layered dessert combining tangy lemon, sweet blueberries, creamy fillings, and a crunchy graham cracker crust. Perfect for warm days and impressing guests without the need for baking, this light and flavorful dessert is easy to customize and quickly becomes a favorite in any dessert rotation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes (includes chilling time)
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free (with gluten-free cracker substitution)
Ingredients
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Crust
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Cream Cheese Layer
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 cup whipped topping (such as Cool Whip), divided
Blueberry Layer
- 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
- Optional: 1/4 cup blueberry sauce or jam
Optional
- 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin (dissolved in 2 tablespoons water) for firmer texture
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Melt the butter and mix it thoroughly with graham cracker crumbs. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch dish to create an even, crunchy base. Chill in the refrigerator while you prepare the next layers.
- Mix the Cream Cheese Layer: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest, mixing until creamy and well combined. Fold in half of the whipped topping to lighten the mixture. If using gelatin, dissolve it first and blend it into the cream cheese mixture now.
- Add the Blueberry Layer: Evenly spread fresh blueberries over the chilled crust. If desired, spoon some blueberry sauce or jam on top to enhance the flavor.
- Assemble the Layers: Pour the lemon cream cheese mixture over the blueberry layer, smoothing it carefully. Spread the remaining whipped topping evenly over the cream cheese layer to cover the entire surface.
- Chill and Set: Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight, to allow the layers to set firmly and the flavors to meld.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for a smoother filling.
- Always use fresh blueberries to avoid excess moisture.
- Press the crust firmly to prevent crumbling when serving.
- Longer chilling improves firmness and flavor blending.
- Optional gelatin can help the layers hold shape better.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of recipe)
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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