Lemon Lush Dessert
Bright, zesty, and irresistibly creamy, Lemon Lush Dessert is the ultimate no-fuss treat for citrus lovers! This layered dessert features a buttery pecan crust as the foundation for a trio of decadent layers: tangy sweetened cream cheese, velvety lemon pudding, and a cloud-like whipped topping. With just 25 minutes of prep and simple ingredients like instant lemon pudding mix, cream cheese, and Cool Whip, this chilled dessert is as quick to make as it is indulgent to eat. Perfect for summer gatherings, potlucks, or any occasion in need of a refreshing, no-bake crowd-pleaser, Lemon Lush delivers a burst of sunshine with every bite. Refrigerate, slice, and let the creamy lemony goodness sweep your taste buds away!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup chopped pecans
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 packages lemon pudding mix (instant)
- 3 cups milk
- 8 oz whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, and chopped pecans. Mix until it forms a crumbly dough.
Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish to form the crust.
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and allow it to cool completely.
While the crust is cooling, in a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and mix until fully blended.
Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled crust.
In another mixing bowl, whisk together the lemon pudding mix and milk until it thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
Spread the lemon pudding layer evenly on top of the cream cheese layer.
Top the dessert with an even layer of whipped topping, spreading it gently with a spatula.
Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the layers to set.
Slice into squares and serve chilled. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4050 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 213.0 g | 273% | |
| Saturated Fat | 115.1 g | 576% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 419 mg | 140% | |
| Sodium | 3710 mg | 161% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 499.7 g | 182% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.7 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 341.9 g | ||
| Protein | 57.3 g | 115% | |
| Vitamin D | 8.1 mcg | 40% | |
| Calcium | 1204 mg | 93% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 1816 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
