Lemon Lush
This lemon lush dessert has a delectable combination of flavors. Its buttery pecan crust serves as a delightful base, complementing the refreshing layers of creamy lemon goodness above. It's the best way to stay cool and satisfy your sweet tooth!
Servings: 24 servings
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter
Cream Cheese Layer
- 16 ounces cream cheese softened
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Lemon Layer
- 2 boxes 3.4-ounce instant lemon pudding
- 3 cups whole milk cold
Whipped Topping Layer
- 2 ½ cups heavy whipping cream chilled
- ⅓ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
Crust
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a 9x13 baking dish with pan spray. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, powdered sugar, pecans, and salt. Add the butter and cut in with a fork or pastry blender until crumbly. Use your fingers to rub the butter into the mixture until it begins to form a dough, but is still quite dry and crumbly.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 23-25 minutes, until golden brown around the edges and just starting to brown on top.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
Cream Cheese Layer
- Add the cream cheese, sugar, and lemon zest to a large bowl and beat with a hand mixer or stand mixer until smooth.
- Add cream cheese mixture on top of the cooled crust and smooth evenly over it.
Lemon Layer
- In a large bowl, add the lemon pudding powder and the milk and whisk until beginning to thicken, about 2 minutes.
- Pour the lemon pudding over the cream cheese and use a spatula to spread it evenly.
Whipped Topping Layer
- Add the chilled cream and powdered sugar to a large bowl and use a hand mixer or stand mixer to mix until you achieve stiff peaks.
- Spread evenly over top of the lemon pudding.
- Cover with plastic wrap or foil and chill in the fridge for 30-60 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 327kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 128mg | Potassium: 116mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 905IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 1mg
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