Lemon Lush Dessert
Servings 18 servings
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This lemon lush recipe has a homemade crust, a creamy lemon layer, and a topping of whipped cream and pecans! It's an easy cold lemon dessert.
Ingredients
Shortbread Layer
- 1 1/4 Cup all purpose flour
- 3/4 Cup cold butter
- 1/4 Cup chopped pecans
Cream Cheese Layer
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 8 oz cool whip
- 1 Cup powdered sugar
Lemon Pudding Layer
- 13.6 oz lemon instant pudding
- 5 Cups cold milk
Whipped Topping Layer
- 8 oz cool whip
- 1/4 Cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat oven to 350˚ F.
Shortbread Layer
- Cut cold butter into flour. Mix well and add pecans. Pat into the bottom of a 9x13 baking pan and bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool completely.
Cream Cheese Layer
- Whip together softened cream cheese and powdered sugar. Fold in 8oz of cool whip. Spread over fully cooled shortbread layer.
Lemon Pudding Layer
- Combine lemon pudding and milk. Beat until thick. Spread over cream cheese layer.
Whipping Topping Layer
- Spoon and swirl the remaining cool whip on top. Sprinkle with pecans.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Notes
Expert Tip: I highly recommend using Jell-O brand lemon pudding. I've tried a few off-brands (specifically Kroger) and they did not have the same great lemony taste.
Refrigerating: If you have any leftovers, store them in the refrigerator. This dessert will keep well for 3-4 days, maintaining its delicious flavors and layers.
Freezing: This layered dessert actually freezes well. Cover it tightly with plastic wrap after fully assembling it and store it in the freezer. It should be kept for up to 2-3 months.
Thawing: When you're ready to enjoy your frozen dessert, simply let it thaw in the refrigerator. This may take a few hours, so plan ahead.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 302mg | Potassium: 182mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 398IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 160mg | Iron: 1mg