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No-Bake Lemon Oreo Dessert — Light and Creamy Summer Treat

Slice of Lemon Oreo Dessert on a white plate: golden-Oreo crumb crust, bright yellow lemon pudding, and fluffy whipped topping dusted with cookie crumbs.

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Bright, creamy, and completely no-bake — this Heavenly Lemon Oreo Dessert layers a buttery golden-Oreo crust with a tangy lemon pudding middle and a cloud-like cream topping. Easy to pull together, chill, and serve — party-friendly and totally addictive.

Ingredients

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  • 1 package (14.3 oz) golden sandwich cookies (think Golden Oreos)
  • 1/2 cup salted butter, melted
  • 2 packets (3.4 oz each) instant lemon pudding mix
  • 3 ¼ cups cold milk
  • 2 tubs (8 oz each) whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed — or use fresh whipped cream
  • 1 block (8 oz) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup powdered (confectioners’) sugar

Instructions

  1. Put the cookies into a food processor and blitz until they turn into crumbs. Don’t have a processor? Toss them in a heavy-duty zip-top bag and crush with a rolling pin. Set aside about ¾ cup of crumbs for sprinkling on top later.

  2. Generously spray a 9×13-inch pan with nonstick spray (or line with parchment). Pour the remaining crumbs into the pan and drizzle with the melted butter. Mix until the crumbs hold together, then press this mixture across the bottom of the pan to form an even, slightly compacted crust. Don’t press it rock-hard — keep it sliceable.

  3. In a medium bowl whisk together both lemon pudding mixes and the milk until smooth. Pop the bowl in the fridge for a few minutes so the pudding firms up a bit.

  4. In a separate large bowl beat the softened cream cheese until totally smooth. Add the powdered sugar and continue beating until combined and silky. Fold in one container of the whipped topping until the mixture becomes light and spreadable.

  5. Spoon the cream-cheese mixture evenly over the cookie crust and smooth the surface with a spatula.

  6. Pour the chilled lemon pudding over the cream-cheese layer and spread it out gently and evenly.

  7. Top the pudding with the remaining whipped topping, smoothing it to cover. Finish by sprinkling the reserved cookie crumbs across the top.

  8. Cover the pan and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours so the layers set. Cut into squares and serve chilled.

Notes

  • Use room-temperature cream cheese for a lump-free filling.
  • Reserve crumbs for topping — it makes the dessert look finished and adds crunch.
  • Don’t over-press the crust or your slices will be hard to cut.
  • You can swap Cool Whip for freshly whipped cream if you want a richer, fresher finish.
  • Want a smaller pan? Halve the recipe for an 8×8 dish.