This no-bake dessert lasagna is a show-stopping layered treat with creamy vanilla pudding, fresh berries, crushed vanilla wafer cookies, and whipped cream. It's perfect for gatherings, easy to customize, and requires zero oven time!
18.5ozvanilla wafer cookiesabout 1 standard package, divided and crushed
2cupwhole milk
2.5cupheavy whipping cream
1.5cuppowdered sugar
3.4ozinstant vanilla pudding mix1 small box
12ozfresh strawberriessliced, about 2 cups
6ozfresh blueberriesabout 1 cup
4ozseedless raspberry jamor preferred flavor for layering
Instructions
Preparation Steps
In a large bowl, whisk together milk and vanilla pudding mix for 2 minutes until slightly thickened. Set aside to rest for 5 minutes.
In a separate bowl, use an electric mixer to beat 2 cups of heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form. Add 0.5 cup powdered sugar gradually and continue beating until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
Fold in half of the whipped cream into the pudding mixture to make a smooth creamy layer.
In a 9x13 inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of crushed vanilla wafer cookies (about 1.5 cups).
Spread half of the pudding mixture over the crushed cookies.
On a plate, spread the raspberry jam to warm for 30 seconds. Then spread half of it (2 oz) over the pudding layer.
Add a layer of half the sliced strawberries and blueberries.
Repeat the layers: more crushed cookies, remaining pudding mixture, remaining jam, and remaining berries.
Beat the remaining 0.5 cup heavy cream with the remaining 1 cup powdered sugar until stiff peaks form, then spread or pipe as frosting on top of the lasagna.
Garnish with additional berries and a sprinkle of crushed vanilla wafers.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to set before serving.
Notes
For best results, serve this dessert lasagna cold. It will keep in the fridge for up to 2 days. For a nut-free version, ensure your vanilla wafers are nut-free. Customize the jam and berries to match your favorite flavor combinations!