Lemon Delight No Bake Dessert (Printer-Friendly)

Bright lemon, creamy layers, cookie crumb crust—this no-bake treat bursts with citrus flavor and smooth sweetness.

# What You'll Need:

→ Crust

01 - 320 g Lemon Oreo cookies, finely crushed (about 32 cookies); substitute Golden Oreos or 300 g graham crackers if preferred
02 - 115 g unsalted butter, melted

→ Lemon Filling

03 - 170 g instant lemon pudding mix (2 packages, 85 g each; ensure 'instant' variety)
04 - 700 ml cold whole milk

→ Cream Layer

05 - 225 g cream cheese, softened to room temperature
06 - 100 g powdered sugar
07 - 30 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice (approx. 1 medium lemon)
08 - 1 tbsp finely grated lemon zest
09 - 220 g whipped topping (such as Cool Whip), thawed

→ Topping

10 - 220 g whipped topping (such as Cool Whip), thawed
11 - 45 g reserved Lemon Oreo crumbs

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Coat a 23 x 33 cm baking dish with nonstick spray. In a food processor, pulse Lemon Oreo cookies into fine crumbs, reserving 45 g (3/4 cup) for garnish. In a bowl, combine remaining crumbs with melted butter until evenly moistened. Press mixture firmly into the base of the dish. Chill in the freezer while preparing the filling.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together instant lemon pudding mix and cold whole milk until smooth and thickened. Cover and refrigerate until needed.
03 - In a separate bowl, blend softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until creamy. Add powdered sugar, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest, beating until smooth. Fold in 220 g whipped topping using a spatula until well incorporated.
04 - Gently spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chilled Oreo crust. Top with an even layer of the prepared lemon pudding.
05 - Spread the remaining 220 g whipped topping evenly over the pudding layer. Sprinkle reserved Lemon Oreo crumbs over the top as garnish.
06 - Allow the dessert to set in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours before slicing. For faster chilling, place in the freezer for the first hour. Keep refrigerated until serving.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Use only instant pudding mix, not cook-and-serve, to ensure proper setting.
02 - For stronger citrus flavor, use fresh lemon juice and zest, not bottled juice.
03 - Chilling is crucial for clean slices and optimal texture.

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