Lemon Lush Dessert
Make Lemon Lush Dessert for a light and refreshing dessert for any occasion. From the crust to the pudding layer this dessert is a crowd favorite!
Servings: 12
Ingredients
For the Pecan Layer:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup butter melted
- 1/2 cup pecans
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
For the Lemon Cream Cheese Layer:
- 16 ounces cream cheese softened at room temperature
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 lemon juiced
For the Pudding Layer:
- 2 packages instant lemon pudding mix 3.4-ounces each
- 2 cups milk
For the Topping:
- 8 ounces Whipped Topping
- Finely chopped pecans optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
For the Pecan Layer:
- Place the pecans in a food processor and process until smooth. Place in a large mixing bowl.
- Add in the flour, melted and sugar. Stir until combined.
- Press into the bottom of a 9X13 baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until lightly golden brown.
- Allow the crust to cool completely at room temperature beforfe topping with the additional layers.
For the Lemon Cream Cheese Layer:
- Place the softener cream cheese, powdered sugar and lemon juice in a large mixing bowl.
- Mix with a hand held mixer until fully combined and smooth.
- Spread the mixture on top of the pecan crust.
For the Pudding Layer:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk and instant pudding mixes. Continue to stir until the mixture thickens (4-5 minutes).
- Spread this mixture on top of the cream cheese layer.
For the Topping:
- Spread the whipped topping on top and sprinkle the chopped pecans on top.
- Cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Then the dessert is ready to slice, serve and enjoy!
Notes
Leftovers of this cake will last, covered and refrigerated, for up to 1 week.
You can use homemade whipped cream instead of the whipped topping if you prefer.
I recommend using fresh lemon juice for the best flavor. However, you can use approximately 2 tablespoons of bottled lemon juice if needed instead of the fresh lemon juice.
Nutrition
Calories: 557kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 354mg | Potassium: 187mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 1065IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 1mg
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