Lemon Blueberry Lasagna (Print version)
No-bake layers of lemon cream, blueberry compote and buttery cookie crust, chilled for neat slices.
# Ingredient List:
→ Crust
01 - 7 ounces 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 1/2 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 2/3 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
09 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
10 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
11 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
→ Topping
12 - 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
13 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
14 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
15 - Zest of 1 lemon
16 - Fresh blueberries for garnish (optional)
# How To Make It:
01 - Combine crushed vanilla wafer cookies with melted butter in a bowl until the mixture resembles damp sand. Press firmly into the base of a 9x13-inch baking dish to form an even layer. Freeze while preparing the lemon cream.
02 - Using an electric mixer, beat softened cream cheese until silky smooth. Add powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest; blend until thoroughly incorporated. In a separate bowl, whip cold heavy cream to stiff peaks, then fold gently into the lemon-cream cheese blend. Evenly distribute over chilled crust.
03 - In a saucepan, combine blueberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat for 4–5 minutes until berries release juices. Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook another 2–3 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and cool completely before using.
04 - Spread cooled blueberry compote over the lemon cream layer in the dish, ensuring an even surface.
05 - Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract to stiff peaks. Gently spread this whipped cream over the blueberry layer. Garnish with fresh lemon zest and blueberries, if desired.
06 - Refrigerate assembled dessert for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight, to ensure proper chilling and clean slicing before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You can prepare it ahead and look like you've pulled off magic when dessert time rolls around.
- The combination of tart lemon and sweet blueberries is so refreshing, you might find yourself licking the spatula clean before it chills.
02 -
- Once, I rushed the chilling time and my layers ran everywhere—take the full four hours, trust me.
- Cooling the blueberry layer before spreading stops it from melting the cream below and keeps your stripes neat.
03 -
- Chill your bowl and beaters for the whipped cream—the peaks will hold even on the warmest day.
- Let the dessert rest longer if you can; the flavors meld and each mouthful becomes even more refreshing.