Lemon Blueberry Lush Recipe
Overview
Lemon Blueberry Lush is a delightful layered dessert that combines the refreshing flavors of blueberry and lemon. With its blueberry cheesecake layer, Golden Oreo crust, lemon pudding, and a fluffy Cool Whip topping, this no-bake dessert is a must-try treat that you might also know as lemon blueberry lasagna.
Course
Dessert
Cuisine
American
Keywords
blueberry lemon lasagna, lemon blueberry dessert, lemon blueberry lush
Preparation Details
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Chill Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 25 minutes
- Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients
- 30 Golden Oreos
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 16 ounces frozen blueberries, thawed and drained
- 2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 8-ounce containers whipped topping, thawed and divided
- 2 3.4-ounce packages instant lemon pudding
- 3 cups cold milk
- 2 4-ounce bars white chocolate, shaved
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust:
- Using a food processor, crush the Golden Oreos into fine crumbs.
- Slowly pour in the melted butter while running the processor at low speed until the crumbs are well-coated.
- Firmly press the crumbs into the bottom of a 13×9 (or 3-quart) baking dish or pan.
- Set the crust in the freezer for 20 minutes.
- Prepare the Blueberry Layer:
- Place the thawed blueberries in the food processor and pulse until roughly chopped.
- Set aside.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture:
- In a large bowl, use an electric hand mixer to blend the cream cheese, sour cream, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Fold in 8 ounces of the thawed whipped topping.
- Spoon in the chopped blueberries with a slotted spoon, adding about 2-3 tablespoons of the blueberry juice, and mix until evenly combined.
- Prepare the Lemon Pudding Layer:
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk the lemon pudding mix and cold milk until thick.
- Let the pudding rest for 2-3 minutes until very thick.
- Assemble the Dessert:
- Spread the blueberry cream cheese mixture evenly over the Oreo crust.
- Spread the lemon pudding over the cream cheese layer.
- Spread the remaining 8 ounces of whipped topping over the lemon pudding layer.
- Sprinkle the shaved white chocolate pieces over the top of the dessert.
- Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
FAQs
- Can I use fresh blueberries instead of frozen?
- Yes, you can use fresh blueberries, but make sure to adjust the amount of added juice accordingly.
- How long will Lemon Blueberry Lush stay fresh in the refrigerator?
- Lemon Blueberry Lush will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days when stored in an airtight container.
- Can I substitute the lemon pudding with another flavor?
- Yes, you can experiment with different pudding flavors to suit your preferences.