Description
Summer Berry Jello Lasagna is a refreshing no-bake dessert layered with a buttery cookie crust, creamy cheesecake filling, sweet berry gelatin, and fresh summer berries. This colorful chilled treat is perfect for picnics, BBQs, holidays, and warm-weather celebrations. Easy to prepare ahead, it is a crowd-pleasing dessert everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 2 cups crushed vanilla sandwich cookies or graham crackers
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
For the Creamy Cheesecake Layer
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups whipped topping
- 1/2 cup sour cream
For the Berry Jello Layer
- 2 packages (3 oz each) strawberry or mixed berry gelatin
- 2 cups boiling water
- 1 cup cold water
- 2 cups mixed berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)
For the Topping
- 1 1/2 cups whipped topping
- Fresh berries for decoration
- Mint leaves (optional)
- White chocolate shavings (optional)
Instructions
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Mix crushed cookies, melted butter, and sugar until combined. Press firmly into a 9×13-inch baking dish and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- Make the cheesecake layer: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and sour cream until smooth. Fold in whipped topping and spread over the crust.
- Prepare the berry gelatin: Dissolve gelatin in boiling water, then stir in cold water. Allow it to cool slightly before adding berries.
- Add the berry layer: Carefully pour the gelatin mixture over the cheesecake layer. Refrigerate until fully set, about 4 hours.
- Add the topping: Spread whipped topping over the chilled dessert and decorate with fresh berries.
- Slice and serve: Cut into squares and serve cold for the perfect summer dessert.
Notes
For clean layers, chill each layer before adding the next one. Make this dessert a day ahead for the best texture and flavor. Store covered in the refrigerator and add fresh toppings just before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: summer berry jello lasagna, no bake dessert, berry dessert recipe, strawberry jello dessert, summer party dessert, layered dessert
