Heavenly Lemon Oreo Dessert
Zesty lemon cream layered with crushed Oreos and whipped topping, creating a bright, indulgent, no‑bake dessert that’s perfect for gatherings and potlucks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes to 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 12–16 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No‑Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 (14‑oz) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (8‑oz) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup fresh lemon juice (about 2–3 lemons)
1 Tbsp lemon zest
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups whipped topping (Cool Whip‑style), thawed
24 Oreo cookies (original or golden), crushed
Optional garnish: lemon slices or extra Oreo crumbs
Instructions
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla; mix until creamy.
- Gently fold in whipped topping until smooth and fluffy.
- In a 9×13‑inch dish or individual cups, layer half the crushed Oreos, then half the lemon cream.
- Repeat layers: remaining Oreos and top with lemon cream layer.
- Garnish with extra Oreo crumbs, lemon zest, or lemon slices if desired.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (ideally 4) until set.
Notes
Use Golden Oreos for a lighter flavor variation.
Swirl in thawed blueberries or fruit filling for a fruity twist.
Assemble in individual cups for easy portioning.
Sub dairy ingredients with lighter or dairy‑free versions to reduce calories or accommodate diets.
Stir gently before serving if the bottom cookies soften after chilling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/16 recipe
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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