DREAMIEST LEMON DESSERT You’ll Crave All Summer
A light, creamy, and tangy no-bake lemon dessert layered with crushed cookies and whipped topping, perfect for summer or Easter celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 (3.4 oz) box instant lemon pudding mix
- 1 1/2 cups cold milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup whipped topping (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 cup crushed shortbread or vanilla cookies
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Fresh mint leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the lemon pudding mix and cold milk until it thickens (about 2 minutes).
- Stir in sweetened condensed milk and fold in whipped topping until smooth and fluffy.
- In serving glasses, layer crushed cookies, lemon mousse, and more whipped topping. Repeat if desired.
- Top with more cookie crumbs, a sprinkle of lemon zest, and a mint leaf.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- Serve in mini jars or dessert cups for parties.
- Add fresh raspberries or blueberries on top for added color and flavor.
- Great make-ahead dessert for sunny brunches or picnics.
- Use lemon curd instead of pudding mix for extra tang.
- Chill mousse for longer for a thicker consistency.
- Swap cookies for gluten-free or graham crackers if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg