Summer Berry Jello Lasagna is the dessert I reach for when I want a holiday table to look festive without turning on the oven.
It is a no bake layered dessert with bright red, white, and blue colors, which makes it a natural fit for the 4th of July, Memorial Day, or any summer potluck where you want something cold and refreshing.
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The layers do the work for you. A Golden Oreo crust gets red, white, and blue sprinkles pressed right into the crumbs. On top sits a light blue blueberry cheesecake layer, then a bright red strawberry jello layer packed with sliced berries, and finally a cloud of whipped cream finished with more sprinkles.
Nothing bakes here. Every layer sets in the refrigerator, so the only real commitment is chilling time and a little counter space.
No Bake Dessert Lasagna with fresh Strawberries and Blueberries
Dessert lasagna is one of the most dependable things I bring to a gathering. It needs very little active time in the kitchen, it is built in a single 9 by 13 inch dish, and it serves a whole table without any last minute fuss.
On a hot afternoon, a cold slice with fresh strawberries and blueberries is exactly what people want.
The one thing to plan around is the chilling time. This dessert needs at least 4 to 5 hours in the refrigerator to set completely before you serve it, and chilling overnight in the fridge is even better. When I rush it, the flavor is still good, but the slices do not come out as clean.
That long chill is also why this recipe works so well for entertaining. You can make it a day ahead, let it set fully overnight, and free up your morning for everything else on the menu.
Plan ahead: mix it in the evening, chill it overnight, and the dessert is ready before the first guest arrives.
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A few habits make serving day easier:
Clear a level shelf in the refrigerator before you start, because the dish needs to sit flat for hours.
Keep the finished dessert cold until serving, especially if the gathering is outdoors.
Choose firm, freshly sliced strawberries. Soft berries turn mushy and shorten how long the lasagna keeps in the fridge.
Slice with a sharp knife and wipe the blade between cuts for cleaner squares.
If you are traveling with it, set the dish in a cooler with ice packs and add the whipped cream topping once you arrive.
A simple timeline keeps the whole thing stress free:
When
What to do
Night before
Build all three layers and refrigerate overnight.
Morning of
Leave it covered in the fridge while you handle everything else on your list.
Just before serving
Spread the whipped cream on top and add sprinkles or fresh fruit.
One note on texture: this is a soft, spoonable dessert rather than a dense baked cake. Serve it in squares or scoops, and no one at the table will mind how it looks on the plate.
How to Make Fresh Berry Jello Lasagna
Everything comes together in three layers, and each layer is mixed while the one below it firms up. Here is the flow, start to finish.
The Golden Oreo crust. Grind 36 whole Golden Oreo cookies, filling and all, into fine crumbs. Stir in 2 Tablespoons each of red, white, and blue sprinkles if you want the festive look, then pour in 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter and stir with a fork until the crumbs are evenly moistened.
Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9 by 13 inch dish and set it in the freezer to firm while you make the next layer.
The blueberry cheesecake layer. Dissolve 6 oz. sweetened berry blue gelatin in 2/3 cup boiling water, stirring until it is fully dissolved, and set it aside to cool.
In a separate bowl, beat 8 oz. softened cream cheese with 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth, then mix in the whipped cream. In a food processor, pulse 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries with 1/2 cup cold Greek yogurt.
Pour that blueberry mixture into the cooled gelatin and whisk to combine, then stir in the cream cheese mixture. Spread the whole thing over the chilled crust and refrigerate or freeze it until firm.
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The strawberry jello layer. Slice 4 cups of firm strawberries and set them aside. Dissolve 6 oz. strawberry jello in 1 1/4 cups boiling water, add 3/4 cup iced water, and stir well. Let it sit at room temperature until completely cooled. Arrange the strawberries over the firmed blueberry layer and pour the cooled jello over the berries.
The final chill and the topping. Refrigerate until firmly set, at least 4 hours and preferably overnight. Just before serving, spread 2 cups whipped cream over the top and garnish with sprinkles or fresh fruit.
The order matters more than the speed. If the blueberry layer is still loose when the strawberry jello goes on, the layers bleed into each other, so give each stage the time it needs.
One detail is worth repeating: the strawberry jello must be completely cooled before it goes onto the dessert. Warm jello will melt into the cheesecake layer and blur the clean lines you worked for.
A simple way to think about the timeline:
Make the crust and freeze it while you mix the blueberry cheesecake layer.
Chill the blueberry layer until it is set enough to hold the berries.
Cool the strawberry jello at room temperature, then pour it over the sliced strawberries.
Chill everything for at least 4 hours, or overnight, then top and serve.
Ingredients
This recipe is built in four parts, so keep the groups separate as you shop and mix.
Golden Oreo Crust
36 Golden Oreo cookies
1/2 cup unsalted melted butter
2 Tablespoons red sprinkles, optional
2 Tablespoons white sprinkles, optional
2 Tablespoons blue sprinkles, optional
Blueberry Cheesecake Layer
6 oz. sweetened berry blue gelatin
2/3 cup boiling water
1/2 cup cold Greek yogurt
1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
8 oz. softened cream cheese
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 3/4 cups whipped cream, Cool Whip or homemade
Strawberry Jello Layer
6 oz. Strawberry Jello
1 1/4 cups boiling water
3/4 cup iced water
4 cups sliced strawberries
Topping
2 cups whipped cream, Cool Whip or homemade
Red, white, and blue sprinkles or stars confetti, optional
You will also want a 9 by 13 inch dish and a food processor for the cookie crumbs and the blueberry puree.
Instructions
Oreo Crust
Grind the whole Oreo cookies with the filling in a food processor until you have fine crumbs. Add the sprinkles and stir with a fork.
Add the melted butter and stir with the fork until the crumbs are evenly moistened. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9 by 13 inch dish, then set it in the freezer to firm while you make the next layer.
Blueberry Cheesecake Layer
Place the berry blue jello in a heatproof bowl, add 2/3 cup boiling water, and stir to dissolve completely. Set it aside to cool.
In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Add the whipped cream and mix to combine.
Pulse the Greek yogurt and fresh blueberries in a food processor. Pour the mixture into the cooled jello and whisk to combine, then add the cream cheese mixture and stir until evenly blended. Spread it over the chilled crust and place the dish in the refrigerator or freezer to set.
Strawberry Jello Layer
In a heatproof bowl, combine the strawberry jello and 1 1/4 cups boiling water until the jello is dissolved. Add 3/4 cup iced water and stir well. Let the mixture sit at room temperature until completely cooled.
Place the sliced strawberries over the cream cheese mixture, then pour the cooled jello over the berries.
Refrigerate until firmly set, at least 4 to 6 hours or overnight.
Top with whipped cream and garnish with sprinkles or fresh fruit.
Two small notes before you start. The blueberry layer uses 1 3/4 cups whipped cream while the topping uses 2 cups, so measure them separately. And keep the berries firm, since soft strawberries go mushy and cut down on how long the dessert holds up in the fridge.
Recipe details
Prep time is 1 hour, and most of that is mixing the three layers. The rest is hands off chilling time, at least 4 to 6 hours in the refrigerator or overnight for the cleanest slices. No oven time is needed at all.
FAQs
How long does summer berry jello lasagna need to chill before serving?
The assembled lasagna must chill for at least 4 to 6 hours, though overnight chilling is recommended for the firmest layers. The total time from start to finish is about 5 hours, which includes 1 hour of active prep and 4 to 5 hours of refrigeration. Chilling overnight also makes this an excellent make-ahead dessert for cookouts or holidays.
Can I use frozen blueberries instead of fresh in the cheesecake layer?
Fresh blueberries are preferred for the best color and texture, but frozen berries can be used if thawed and drained well first. Note that frozen blueberries may turn the gelatin layer a darker purple instead of bright blue due to their released juices and pH. For a true blue shade, some bakers add a drop of blue food coloring or use blueberry extract instead of fresh puree.
How do I keep the jello layers from mixing together when assembling?
The key is to fully set each layer before adding the next. Chill the blueberry cheesecake layer until it is firm to the touch, usually about 30 to 60 minutes in the freezer or 2 hours in the refrigerator, before pouring the strawberry jello on top. Also, ensure the strawberry jello mixture is completely cooled to room temperature before adding it, as warm jello can melt the cream cheese layer and cause bleeding.
What is the best way to store leftover summer berry jello lasagna?
Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate for up to three days. The dessert must remain refrigerated due to its dairy content and jello structure. Freezing is not recommended because the jello can become icy and the whipped topping may separate when thawed. For clean slices, let the lasagna sit at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes before cutting.
Summer Berry Jello Lasagna Summer Berry Jello Lasagna is the dessert I reach for when I want a holiday table to look festive without turning on the oven. It is a no bake layered dessert with bright red, white, and blue colors, which makes it a natural fit for the 4th of July, Memorial Day, or any summer potluck where you want something cold and refreshing.
Total Time:6 hours
Ingredients
Scale
Golden Oreo Crust 36 cookies Golden Oreo cookies 1/2 cup unsalted melted butter 2 Tablespoons red sprinkles 2 Tablespoons white sprinkles 2 Tablespoons blue sprinkles
Blueberry Cheesecake Layer 6 oz. sweetened berry blue gelatin 2/3 cup boiling water 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, cold 1 1/2 cup fresh blueberries 8 oz. cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 3/4 cups whipped cream, Cool Whip or homemade
Strawberry Jello Layer 6 oz. Strawberry Jello 1 1/4 cup boiling water 3/4 cup iced water 4 cups sliced strawberries
Topping 2 cups whipped cream, Cool Whip or homemade Red, white and blue sprinkles
Instructions
Oreo Crust 1-To make the crust ground whole Oreo: To make the crust ground whole Oreo cookies with the filling in a food processor to make fine crumbs. Add sprinkles and stir with the fork. 2-Add melted butter and stir with the: Add melted butter and stir with the fork until evenly moistened, then press the mixture into the bottom of the 9 x 13 -inch dish, and set in the freezer to firm while making the next layer.
Blueberry Cheesecake Layer 3-In a heath-proof bowl place berry blue: In a heath-proof bowl place berry blue Jello, add 2/3 cup boiling water, and stir to dissolve completely, set aside to cool. 4-In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese,: In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese, ½ cup powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Add 1 ½ cups Cool Whip and mix to combine. 5-In a food processor pulse Greek yogurt: In a food processor pulse Greek yogurt and fresh blueberries. Then, pour the mixture into the Jello and whisk to combine. Add in cream cheese mixture and stir to combine. Spread over chilled crust, then place in the fridge or freezer to set.
Strawberry Jello Layer 6-In a heath-proof bowl combine strawberry Jell-O: In a heath-proof bowl combine strawberry Jell-O and boiling water until jello is dissolved. Add the iced water and stir well. Allow mixture to sit at room temperature until completely cooled. 7-Place sliced strawberries over the cream cheese: Place sliced strawberries over the cream cheese mixture. Pour cooled Jell-O over strawberries. 8-Refrigerate until firmly set, at least 4-6: Refrigerate until firmly set, at least 4-6 hours or overnight. 9-Top with whipped cream and garnish with: Top with whipped cream and garnish with sprinkles or fresh fruits.
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