Lemon Lush Dessert
Lemon lush recipe has 3 delicious layers that are so decadent. From the pecan crust to the lemon cream cheese layer, lemon lush is sure to impress.
Servings: 12
Calories: 541kcal
Cost: $10.67, $0.89 per serving.
Ingredients
Bottom Pecan Crust Layer:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup butter melted
- 1/2 cup pecans finely chopped or food processor processed
- 1/4 cup granulated white sugar
Lemon Cream Cheese Layer:
- 16 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 1 cup powdered sugar sifted
- 1 fresh lemon juiced
Lemon Pudding Layer:
- 6.8 ounces instant lemon pudding mix 2 3.4-ounce packages
- 2 cups milk
Whipped Topping Layer:
- 8 ounces whipped topping Cool Whip or you can substitute the same amount whipped cream
- Optional: Sprinkle finely chopped pecans on top
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Make the pecan crust: In a large bowl, stir together the flour, melted butter, finely chopped pecans, and granulated sugar until well combined.
- Press the crust mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the crust is lightly golden. Remove from the oven and cool completely before adding the next layer.
- Make the lemon cream cheese layer: Beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the completely cooled pecan crust.
- Make the lemon pudding layer: In a clean bowl, whisk the milk and both packages of instant lemon pudding mix for about 2–3 minutes, or until the mixture thickens. Let it stand for a few minutes if needed to reach a spreadable consistency.
- Carefully spread the lemon pudding evenly over the cream cheese layer.
- Add the whipped topping: Spread the thawed whipped topping evenly over the pudding layer.
- If desired, sprinkle finely chopped pecans over the top.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. For the cleanest, most defined slices, refrigerate several hours or overnight.
- For firmer slices, the dessert can be frozen overnight when using frozen whipped topping. Allow it to sit in the refrigerator for a short time before slicing.
Nutrition
Calories: 541kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 390mg | Potassium: 173mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 1079IU | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 1mg
