Lemon Blueberry Lasagna (Printable)
Lemon cream and blueberry compote layered over a buttery cookie base, chilled for clean slices and bright flavor.
# What You'll Need:
→ Crust
01 - 7 ounces vanilla wafer cookies or graham crackers, crushed
02 - 5.5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
→ Lemon Cream Layer
03 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
04 - 1.6 cups powdered sugar
05 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
06 - 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
07 - 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
→ Blueberry Layer
08 - 2.8 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
09 - 0.3 cup granulated sugar
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
11 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
→ Topping
12 - 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
13 - 2.5 tablespoons powdered sugar
14 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
15 - Zest of 1 lemon
16 - Fresh blueberries, for garnish (optional)
# How to Cook:
01 - Combine crushed vanilla wafers and melted butter in a mixing bowl. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish and place in the freezer to set while preparing remaining components.
02 - In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until completely smooth. Add powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest, mixing until fully blended. Separately, whip cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold into the cream cheese mixture. Spread this lemon cream evenly over the chilled crust.
03 - Combine blueberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until the fruit releases juices, about 4–5 minutes. Add the cornstarch slurry and cook, stirring, until thickened, approximately 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat and cool completely before spreading over the lemon cream layer.
04 - In a clean mixing bowl, beat heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Spread the whipped topping across the cooled blueberry layer. Sprinkle lemon zest and additional fresh blueberries over the surface as desired.
05 - Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight, to allow layers to set. Slice and serve directly from the chilled dish.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- This is your secret dessert when you need something stunning with absurdly little effort.
- The lively lemon hits and sweet blueberry filling have a way of making even a regular weeknight feel like a garden party.
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- Spreading layers before the previous is fully set leads to unsightly swirls and streaks—I learned this on a humid day when patience wavered.
- A really cold bowl makes a night-and-day difference in how fast your cream will whip and hold its shape.
03 -
- Never rush chilling—firm layers make the reveal twice as gratifying.
- Gently folding rather than mixing the whipped cream keeps everything light and dreamy.