Description
Make Lemon Lush Dessert for a light and refreshing treat that’s perfect for any occasion. This delightful layered dessert features a buttery crust, creamy lemon filling, and fluffy whipped topping, making it a favorite at gatherings, picnics, and family dinners. With its vibrant lemon flavor and airy texture, this dessert is sure to brighten your table and leave everyone smiling.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup butter (melted)
- 1/2 cup pecans (chopped)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 16 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 packages instant lemon pudding mix (3.4-ounces each)
- 2 cups milk
- 8 ounces whipped topping
- Finely chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- For the crust: In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, melted butter, and pecans until crumbly. Press into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish and bake for about 20 minutes until golden.
- For the cream cheese layer: Beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth; spread over cooled crust.
- For the pudding layer: Whisk together lemon pudding mix, lemon juice, and milk until thickened; pour over the cream cheese layer.
- Top with whipped topping and sprinkle with chopped pecans if desired.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg