Description
Indulge in the refreshing citrus flavors of this delightful Lemon Lush dessert. Layers of creamy goodness on a buttery pecan crust make this a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
For the Filling:
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping (divided)
- 2 (3.4 oz) packages instant lemon pudding mix
- 3 cups cold milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the crust: Mix flour, softened butter, and chopped pecans. Press into a baking dish and bake until golden.
- Make the filling: Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar, fold in whipped topping. Spread over cooled crust.
- Prepare the pudding layer: Whisk lemon pudding mix with cold milk until thickened. Spread over cream cheese layer.
- Chill and serve: Top with whipped topping, chill for 2 hours. Garnish with lemon zest before serving, if desired.
Notes
- For a brighter lemon flavor, add 1–2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice to the pudding mixture.
- You can make this dessert a day ahead—just cover and keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake, Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
