Lemon Blueberry Lasagna (Printable)
No-bake layered dessert with lemon cream, blueberry compote and a buttery vanilla-wafers crust, chilled for neat slices.
# What You Need:
→ Crust
01 - 2 cups vanilla wafer cookies or graham crackers, finely crushed
02 - 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
→ Lemon Cream Layer
03 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
04 - 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
05 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
06 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
07 - 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
→ Blueberry Layer
08 - 2 2/3 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
09 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
10 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
11 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
→ Topping
12 - 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
13 - 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
14 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
15 - Zest of 1 lemon
16 - Fresh blueberries, for garnish (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Blend crushed vanilla wafer cookies with melted butter until fully moistened. Press mixture evenly into the base of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Place the dish in the freezer to set while preparing subsequent layers.
02 - Whip cream cheese until thoroughly smooth. Incorporate powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest, mixing until homogenous. In a separate bowl, whip cold heavy cream to stiff peaks. Gently fold whipped cream into the lemon-cream cheese mixture, maintaining volume. Distribute evenly over the prepared crust.
03 - Combine blueberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until berries start releasing juices, approximately 4 to 5 minutes. Add the cornstarch slurry and cook, stirring constantly, until the compote thickens, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely before layering over the lemon cream.
04 - Beat heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks are achieved. Smooth the whipped cream evenly over the cooled blueberry layer. Garnish with lemon zest and fresh blueberries as desired.
05 - Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the dessert to set completely. Once thoroughly chilled, slice into portions and serve.
# Expert Suggestions:
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- Making a no-bake layered dessert feels almost like a culinary shortcut, but no one ever suspects how easy it is.
- The bright lemon and juicy blueberry flavors lighten up each bite and always surprise guests expecting something heavier.
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- Trying to rush through chilling means the layers meld and serving turns into a delicious—but messy—blueberry avalanche.
- I learned to wait until the blueberry layer is completely cool or it’ll melt the lemon cream and ruin the look.
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- Don’t skip cooling each layer thoroughly before stacking—it means picture-perfect results and a happy kitchen.
- A pinch of salt in the crust perks up the cookie flavor more than you’d guess.