Heavenly Oreo Lemon Dessert
A delightful dessert combining the rich crunch of Oreos with zesty lemon flavors, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 240 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package of Oreo cookies
- 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, melted
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Crush the Oreo cookies into fine crumbs and mix with melted butter.
- Press the cookie mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch round baking dish.
- Bake the crust for about 8-10 minutes until crisp.
- Beat softened cream cheese in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture.
- Pour the lemon mixture over the cooled Oreo crust, spreading it evenly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Serve chilled, garnished with lemon zest or whipped cream if desired.
Notes
For best results, allow the dessert to chill overnight to meld flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Oreo, Lemon, Dessert, Cheesecake, No Bake, Easy Dessert