Description
Creamy lemon oreo dessert combines zesty citrus with classic cookie crunch. Chilled layers of tangy filling and crushed oreos create a refreshing summer treat perfect for sharing with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (14.3 oz or 36 cookies) lemon oreos or golden oreos
- 6 tbsps unsalted butter (melted)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 boxes (3.4 oz each) lemon instant pudding
- 3 cups milk
- 1 tub (16 oz) whipped topping or equivalent homemade whipped cream
- Lemon slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Craft a fine crumb base by pulverizing Lemon Oreos in a food processor. Transfer crushed cookies to a resealable bag, drizzle melted butter, and shake vigorously to integrate thoroughly.
- Pour buttery cookie mixture into a 9×13-inch dish. Compress crumbs firmly and uniformly across the bottom, creating a solid foundation for the layered dessert.
- Whip cream cheese, powdered sugar, softened butter, and half the whipped topping in a mixing bowl until achieving a silky, uniform consistency. Gently cascade this creamy mixture over the prepared crust, ensuring an even distribution.
- Combine lemon instant pudding with milk, whisking energetically until the mixture thickens to a smooth texture. Delicately pour the pudding over the cream cheese layer. Refrigerate for 5 minutes to allow initial setting.
- Extract the dish from the refrigerator and crown the pudding layer with remaining whipped topping. Spread meticulously for a sleek surface. Chill for a minimum of 1 hour to solidify the dessert’s structural integrity.
- Prior to serving, optionally adorn with fresh lemon slices for an elegant and citrusy accent. This final touch enhances both visual appeal and flavor profile.
Notes
- Crush Oreos finely to create a uniform and compact crust that holds together perfectly when slicing the dessert.
- Use room temperature cream cheese and butter to ensure smooth blending without lumps, creating a silky cream cheese layer.
- For a lighter version, substitute full-fat ingredients with low-fat or Greek yogurt alternatives to reduce overall calorie content.
- Enhance lemon flavor by adding fresh lemon zest to the pudding layer or cream cheese mixture for a more vibrant citrus profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg