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Easter Cheesecake Lasagna


  • Author: Vera Z.
  • Prep Time: 1 hour
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 1215 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Easter Cheesecake Lasagna is a creamy no-bake layered dessert made in a 9×13 pan with a Golden Oreo crust and colorful cheesecake layers. It’s the perfect make-ahead Easter dessert for a crowd.


Ingredients

For Oreo Crust:

  • 36 Golden Oreo cookies
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter-melted

Cheesecake Layers:

  • 4 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 2 1/4 cups powdered sugar (divided)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 24 oz. cream cheese-room temperature
  • 3 oz. lemon Jello
  • 3 oz. berry blue Jello
  • 1 cup boiling water (divided)
  • 1 Tablespoon clear gelatin powder
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • 1 1/4 cup frozen blueberries-thawed
  • 1/2 cup fresh blueberries (optional)
  • yellow, blue, and purple food coloring-optional

Instructions

Make the Oreo Crust:

  • Ground whole Oreo cookies with the filling. Using a fork, stir together the Oreo crumbs and melted butter, then press firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch dish. Refrigerate while you prepare the filling.

Prepare Homemade Whipped Cream:

  • In a large bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, then continue mixing until stiff peaks form. Set aside. About 6-7  cups will be used for the cheesecake filling, and the remaining 2½–3 cups will be reserved for topping.

Prepare Cheesecake Filling:

  • Beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Divide into 3 equal portions.

For the Purple Layer:

  • Dissolve 1 tablespoon of clear gelatin powder in ¼ cup of cold water and let it bloom.
  • In a blender or food processor, pulse 1¼ cups thawed blueberries with 1–1½ tablespoons water.
  • Melt the bloomed gelatin over low heat in a small saucepan or in the microwave until fully dissolved (do not boil).
  • Add the blended blueberries to one-third of the cream cheese mixture and mix until combined. With the mixer on low speed, slowly pour in the melted gelatin and mix until fully incorporated.
  • Add about 2¼ cups of the whipped cream and mix until smooth and evenly combined. Spread the layer over the crust and place it in the freezer for a few minutes to help it set before adding the next layer.

For the Blue Layer:

  • Place 3 oz berry blue Jello in a small bowl and pour ½ cup boiling water over it. Stir for 2–3 minutes until fully dissolved. Let it cool slightly (it should be cool but still liquid).
  • In a food processor, blend ½ cup fresh blueberries with 1 tablespoon cold water until smooth.
  • Mix the blended fresh blueberries into the second third of the cream cheese mixture.
  • With the mixer on low speed, slowly pour in the cooled Jello and mix until combined (do not add warm Jello).
    Add about 2¼ cups whipped cream and mix until light and smooth.
  • Spread evenly over the purple layer and place in the freezer briefly to help it set before adding the final layer.

For the Yellow Layer:

  • Dissolve 3 oz lemon Jello in ½ cup boiling water. Stir until fully dissolved and let cool slightly.
  • With the mixer on low speed, slowly pour the cooled lemon Jello into the remaining third of the cream cheese mixture and mix until incorporated.
  • Add 2¼ cups whipped cream and mix until light and creamy. Spread evenly over the blue layer. Chill until set.

Topping:

  • Spread the remaining 2½–3 cups of whipped cream over the yellow layer, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, until fully set.
  • Before serving, garnish with sprinkles, M&M candies, Easter egg candies, or add a few Peeps for a festive look.

Storage:

  • Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for 4–5 days.

 

 

Notes

You can substitute homemade whipped cream with thawed topping like Cool Whip. You will need 9 cups total. That’s one 16 oz. tube and 1 8oz. tube of Cool Whip.

Color intensity can vary depending on the brand of lemon and berry blue gelatin. If the layers look too pale, simply add a drop or two of yellow or blue food coloring to achieve the desired pastel shade.