Lemon Lush Dessert

5 from 11 votes

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!

Prep Time20

Cook Time20

Refrigerate:1

Total Time1 40

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Carrie Barnard

Cost: $16.76, $1.40 per Servings

Ingredients

For the Pecan Layer:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup butter melted
½ cup pecans
¼ 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 pecans in a food processor and process until smooth. Transfer the pecans to a large mixing bowl.
Add all-purpose flour, melted butter, and granulated sugar to the bowl with the pecans and 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:

In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and the juice from lemon. Mix with a hand held mixer until fully combined and smooth.
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 milk and instant lemon pudding mix (3.4 ounces each) for 4 to 5 minutes until the mixture thickens.
Spread this mixture on top of the cream cheese layer.

For the Topping:

Spread whipped topping over the pudding layer and sprinkle finely chopped pecans on top, if using.
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.

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