Lemon Lasagna Dessert Bars (Printable Version)

Bright lemon layers and creamy filling meet in this easy, no-bake chilled treat for any occasion.

# What You'll Need:

→ Crust

01 - 32 lemon sandwich cookies
02 - 115 grams salted butter, melted

→ Cream Cheese Layer

03 - 226 grams cream cheese, softened
04 - 67 grams granulated white sugar
05 - 120 grams sour cream, room temperature
06 - 475 millilitres whipped topping, divided

→ Lemon Layer

07 - 595 grams canned lemon pie filling
08 - 240 millilitres heavy cream
09 - 60 millilitres lemon juice
10 - 45 grams vanilla pudding mix, divided

→ Garnish (optional)

11 - Lemon zest
12 - Crumbled lemon sandwich cookies

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Line a 23x33 cm baking pan with parchment paper or lightly spray with non-stick baking spray.
02 - Crush lemon sandwich cookies in a food processor until finely crumbled. Add melted butter and pulse until the mixture resembles wet sand.
03 - Press the cookie and butter mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form a firm crust.
04 - Beat cream cheese and granulated sugar in a large bowl with a mixer until creamy and smooth.
05 - Mix sour cream into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
06 - Gently fold in 240 millilitres of whipped topping until thoroughly incorporated. Spread this mixture evenly over the crust.
07 - In a separate bowl, whisk together lemon pie filling, heavy cream, and lemon juice until smooth. Stir in 32 grams of vanilla pudding mix until thickened.
08 - Spread the lemon filling carefully over the cream cheese layer to create an even layer.
09 - Fold the remaining 13 grams of vanilla pudding mix into the rest of the whipped topping to slightly thicken. Smooth this over the lemon layer.
10 - Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 to 4 hours, or overnight for best texture.
11 - Before serving, top with lemon zest and additional crumbled lemon sandwich cookies if desired. Cut into squares and serve chilled.

# Additional Notes:

01 - Chilling thoroughly ensures clean layers and optimal texture.