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A dessert plate with a slice of Lemon Delight.
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Lemon Delight

A creamy, no bake, citrusy layered dessert.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 22 minutes
Chill Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 22 minutes
Servings 16
Calories 410kcal
Author Brandie Skibinski

Ingredients

Lemon Oreo Crust:

  • 36 Lemon Oreo cookies (see notes below)
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted (salted can be used)

Lemon Pudding Filling:

  • 2 (3.5 ounce) boxes instant lemon pudding mix
  • 3 ¼ cups cold whole milk

Lemon Cream Layer:

  • 16 ounces (2 blocks) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • ⅓ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • zest of 1 lemon (optional)
  • 2 (8 ounce) tubs Cool Whip whipped topping, thawed (divided use)

Instructions

Lemon Oreo Crust

  • Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
  • Place 36 Lemon Oreo cookies in a food processor (or smash in a sealed bag) to make fine crumbs. Reserve 3/4 cup to garnish top.
    Lemon Oreo crumbs in a food processor.
  • In a small bowl mix remaining crumbs with 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted until evenly moistened. Press crumbs in the bottom of the baking dish, and let the crust set up in the freezer while you work on the next layer.
    Lemon Oreo cookie crumb mixture being pressed on the bottom of a baking dish.

Lemon Filling

  • In a medium bowl, mix together 2 (3.5 ounce) boxes instant lemon pudding mix and 3 1/4 cups cold whole milk. Whisk well to combine. Cover bowl and place in the refrigerator to chill while you work on the next layer.
    Lemon pudding being mixed together.

Lemon Cream Layer

  • Place 16 ounces (2 blocks) cream cheese, softened to room temperature in a mixing bowl and blend with an electric mixer until smooth. Blend in 1 cup powdered sugar, 1/3 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice and zest of 1 lemon until smooth.
    Lemon juice, zest, and cream cheese being mixed together.
  • Fold in 1 tub thawed Cool Whip. Spread mixture gently and evenly over the Oreo crust.
    Cool Whip being folded in the mixture.

Assemble

  • Spread the chilled lemon pudding filling evenly over the cream cheese layer.
    Lemon layer being spread out.
  • Spread the remaining tub of Cool Whip over the lemon pudding layer.
    Cool Whip being spread out over the lemon layer.
  • Sprinkle remaining crushed Oreos over the Cool Whip.
    Crushed Oreos over the Cool Whip layer.
  • Allow dessert to set up in the refrieraror for at least 3 hours. Speed the chilling process by putting it in the freezer for the first hour.
  • Keep refrigerated until ready to serve. Slice and enjoy!
    A fork holding a bite of Lemon Delight in front of a slice on a plate.

Notes

  • Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.
  • This dessert makes 12-16 servings depending on how big you slice your pieces.
  • One (18.71 ounce) family size pack has 36 cookies.

Nutrition

Calories: 410kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 22g | Sodium: 295mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g
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