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A slice of layered dessert with a crumbly base, yellow custard filling, whipped cream topping, and two strawberry slices on a beige plate.
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Lemon Lush Recipe

Lemon Lush, also known as lemon lasagna, is full of lemony and creamy layers on top of a sweet cookie crust. Top with fresh strawberries!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Lemon Lasagna, lemon lush
Prep Time 30 minutes
Refrigeration Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings 15 servings
Calories 440kcal
Author Katie Cooksey

Ingredients

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Instructions

layer 1-

  • Crush the golden oreo cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or a rolling pin.
    A food processor filled with vanilla sandwich cookies, surrounded by small bowls containing melted butter and strawberries on a gray countertop, ready to be transformed into a delightful lemon lasagna.
  • Place into a bowl and stir in melted butter until well combined.
    Top-down view of a mixing bowl containing a crumb mixture and melted butter, perfect for creating a base layer for lemon lasagna. Surrounding the bowl are small dishes with various ingredients, including lemon zest, strawberries, and an unknown liquid.
  • Press into the bottom of a 9x13 glass baking dish. Refrigerate.
    A baking dish with a crumbly mixture and a measuring cup sits surrounded by small bowls of ingredients: lemon zest, melted butter, vanilla extract, strawberries, and white cream. This is the beginning of a delectable lemon lush dessert, where each layer promises tangy and sweet perfection.

layer 2-

  • In a large bowl, using a hand mixer, whip cream cheese, granulated sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, 1 teaspoon of the lemon extract and 1/2 cup of the heavy cream until thick and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
    A clear glass bowl containing cream cheese, sugar, lemon zest, and cream evokes thoughts of a delightful lemon lasagna. Strawberries, vanilla extract, golden sandwich cookies, and a small bowl of melted butter are nearby on a gray surface.
  • Spread evenly over the bottom layer of cookies. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
    A rectangular baking dish with a crumbly base topped with a large dollop of cream mixture, resembling a delightful lemon lush. Nearby are small bowls with cookies, melted butter, and strawberries. A wooden spoon is in the dish.

layer 3-

  • Mix together cold milk and instant lemon pudding mix for 2 minutes until completely combined.
    A glass bowl filled with yellow custard, reminiscent of a delicious lemon lush, has a whisk inside. Surrounding the bowl are small dishes with orange liquid, cookies, strawberries, and vanilla extract.
  • Pour over second layer before it sets completely and spread evenly. Cover and return to refrigerator.
    A baking dish with a layer of cream and a yellow mixture, reminiscent of lemon lasagna. Surrounding it are strawberries, two small bowls with liquids, and another bowl with cookies.

layer 4-

  • Whip remaining 1 1/2 cups of heavy cream with remaining teaspoon of lemon extract, vanilla extract and powdered sugar until stiff peaks have formed.
    A clear glass bowl filled with whipped cream sits on a gray surface. Nearby are a strawberry, cookies, and a small bowl of yellow liquid reminiscent of lemon lush. A wooden spoon is in the whipped cream.
  • Spread over the top and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
    A baking dish filled with a layer of whipped cream sits on the countertop, evoking memories of a delicious lemon lush. Nearby, there is a bowl of golden cookies and a small dish of yellow liquid.

Slice into squares and top with fresh strawberries, if desired.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 440kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 288mg | Potassium: 154mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 889IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 1mg
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