Lemon Lush
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My Lemon Lush dessert packs tangy lemon layers, creamy indulgence, and a nutty crunch. It’s an irresistible treat that’s refreshingly bright, decadent and satisfying.
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Ingredients
For the Crust
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup Chopped Pecans
Cream Cheese Layer
- 8 ounce cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 Tablespoon lemon zest
- 8 ounces cool whip, thawed
Pudding Layer
- 2 boxes Instant lemon pudding mix, 3.4 ounce each
- 3 cups milk, cold
Topping
- 8 ounces cool whip, thawed
- 1 whole lemon, sliced and quartered
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Instructions
For the crust
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 13x9 baking dish with butter (or shortening). Set aside.
- In a food processor, combine flour, butter, sugar, salt, and pecans. Process ntil small crumbs.
- Pour crumbs into bottom of baking dish. Press firmly. Bake for 30 minutes, until the edges of the crust are lightly browned. Cool for 30 minutes, then place in freezer while you make the filling.
For the cream cheese layer
- In a large mxing bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth. Mix in lemon juice and lemon zest, then fold in the Cool Whip. Set aside.
For the pudding layer
- Combine the Instant lemon pudding mix with the milk in a mixing bowl. Whisk until it starts to thicken, about 2 minutes. Set aside.
Assembly
- Spread the cream cheese layer on top of the cooled crust. Spoon lemon pudding over the cream cheese layer. Finally spread the remaining 8 ounces of Cool Whip over the top.
- Cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
- Cut into slices and serve with lemon slices, or zest.
Notes
- Use homemade whipped cream instead of whipped topping for the cream cheese layer and topping. Whip 4 cups of cold heavy whipping cream and 1 cup of powdered sugar at high speed until stiff.
- Top with chopped pecans instead of lemon slices and zest.
- You’ll want to keep this dessert chilled as much as possible. Place it back in the fridge in between servings.
- Refrigerator: Cover the Lemon Lush with plastic wrap and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Cover the dessert with plastic wrap and foil, to prevent freezer burn, and store it in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.
- Use homemade whipped cream instead of whipped topping for the cream cheese layer and topping. Whip 4 cups of cold heavy whipping cream and 1 cup of powdered sugar at high speed until stiff.
- Top with chopped pecans instead of lemon slices and zest.
- You’ll want to keep this dessert chilled as much as possible. Place it back in the fridge in between servings.
- Refrigerator: Cover the Lemon Lush with plastic wrap and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Cover the dessert with plastic wrap and foil, to prevent freezer burn, and store it in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.
- You’ll want to make sure the crust is fully baked and cooled before adding the other layers. If the crust is still too warm, the layers may get melty.
- Make sure the cream cheese and powdered sugar are smooth and lump-free after mixing them.
- For more lemon flavor, add another tablespoon of lemon zest to the pudding layer.
- See blog post for more recipe tips and tricks.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1slice
Calories
327kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
42mg
(14%)
Sodium
167mg
(7%)
Potassium
173mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
21g
(42%)
Vitamin A
528IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
117mg
(12%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 15slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 327 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 327kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 167mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 173mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 528IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 117mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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