Description

Lemon Lush Dessert is a refreshing layered dessert with a buttery pecan crust, creamy cheesecake filling, tangy lemon pudding, and a fluffy whipped topping.

Ingredients

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1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup chopped pecans
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 container (8 oz) whipped topping, divided
2 packages (3.4 oz each) instant lemon pudding mix
3 cups cold milk
Lemon zest (optional, for garnish)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine flour, butter, and chopped pecans. Press the mixture into a 9×13 inch baking dish to form the crust.
Bake the crust for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Fold in 1 cup of whipped topping. Spread this layer over the cooled crust.
In another bowl, whisk together the lemon pudding mix and cold milk for 2 minutes until thickened. Spread over the cream cheese layer.
Top with remaining whipped topping and smooth the surface. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
Garnish with lemon zest before serving, if desired.

Notes

Make sure the crust is completely cooled before adding the cream cheese layer to avoid melting.
Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for extra zest in the pudding layer if desired.
Can be made a day ahead for best results.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 square (1/12 of recipe)
Calories: 310
Sugar: 22g
Sodium: 220mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 33g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 35mg