Lemon Blueberry Lasagna (Printable)
A refreshing no-bake layered dessert with lemon cream, blueberries, and crispy cookie layers.
# What You'll Need:
→ 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
# How to Cook:
01 - Combine crushed cookies with melted butter in a bowl, mixing until evenly coated. 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 begin to burst. Whisk cornstarch with a small splash of water to form a slurry, then stir into the berry mixture. Simmer until thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and cool completely.
03 - Beat cream cheese with powdered sugar 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 until just combined, being careful not to deflate the volume.
04 - Spread half of the lemon cream evenly over the chilled cookie crust. Dollop half of the cooled blueberry sauce over the cream and spread gently. Repeat with the remaining lemon cream followed by the remaining blueberry sauce, creating distinct visible layers.
05 - Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for the cleanest slices and best flavor development.
06 - Spread whipped cream over the top layer just before serving. Finish with a scattering of fresh blueberries and a light dusting of lemon zest.
# Expert Advice:
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- Zero oven time means your kitchen stays cool and you look like a genius with minimal effort
- The tart lemon cuts through the rich cream in a way that keeps you going back for just one more bite
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- The blueberry sauce must be completely cool before you layer it or the cream underneath will melt and slide everywhere
- Folding the whipped cream in too aggressively turns the whole lemon layer into a thin soup instead of a fluffy cloud
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- Mascarpone instead of cream cheese gives a silkier more refined texture if you want to impress someone particular
- Gluten free cookies work perfectly in the crust with absolutely no compromise on taste or structure