Lemon Lasagna Layered Dessert (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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32 lemon sandwich cookies
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½ cup salted butter, melted
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8 ounces cream cheese, softened
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⅓ cup granulated white sugar
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½ cup sour cream, room temperature
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16 ounces whipped topping, divided
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21 ounces lemon pie filling
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1 cup heavy cream
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¼ cup lemon juice
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3½ tablespoons vanilla pudding mix, divided
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Lemon zest, optional garnish
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Crumbled lemon sandwich cookies, optional garnish
# Instructions:
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Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper or spray lightly with baking spray.
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Crush the sandwich cookies in a food processor until well crumbled. Add the melted butter and pulse to form a wet sand-like mixture. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form a crust.
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Beat the cream cheese and granulated white sugar together in a large mixing bowl until creamy. Add the sour cream and mix until smooth. Fold in 2 cups of the whipped topping and spread the mixture into an even layer over the crust.
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Whisk together the lemon pie filling, heavy cream, and lemon juice until smooth. Stir in 2½ tablespoons of vanilla pudding mix until thickened and evenly mixed. Spread the lemon filling evenly over the cream cheese layer.
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Fold the remaining 1 tablespoon of vanilla pudding mix into the remaining whipped topping to thicken. Spread this mixture evenly over the lemon filling.
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Cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2-4 hours or overnight.
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Before serving, top with optional lemon zest and crumbled lemon sandwich cookies. Slice into squares and serve chilled.
# Notes:
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For best results, allow the dessert to chill overnight for the layers to set.