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Lemon Lush Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Total Time: 4 hours 38 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Lemon Lush is a refreshing, layered lemon dessert featuring a buttery pecan crust, a creamy cream cheese layer, tangy lemon pudding, and a fluffy whipped topping. Perfect for summer gatherings, this no-bake dessert is chilled to set, offering a delightful combination of textures and bright citrus flavor.

Ingredients

Crust

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup chopped pecans

Cream Cheese Layer

  • 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 (8 oz) container whipped topping, divided

Lemon Pudding Layer

  • 2 (3.4 oz) packages instant lemon pudding mix
  • 3 cups cold milk
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest (optional, for extra brightness)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Crust: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine the flour, softened butter, and chopped pecans, mixing until the mixture becomes crumbly. Press this evenly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish to form the crust. Bake for 15–18 minutes or until it turns lightly golden. Let the crust cool completely before proceeding.
  2. Make the Cream Cheese Layer: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Gently fold in 1 cup of the whipped topping until fully incorporated. Spread this cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled crust.
  3. Prepare the Lemon Pudding Layer: In another bowl, whisk the instant lemon pudding mix together with the cold milk for about 2 minutes, or until the pudding thickens. Spread this pudding layer evenly over the cream cheese layer in the baking dish.
  4. Add the Final Whipped Topping: Top the pudding with the remaining whipped topping, spreading it evenly to cover the surface completely.
  5. Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the assembled dessert for at least 4 hours to allow it to set properly. Before serving, garnish with lemon zest if desired to add extra brightness and flavor.

Notes

  • You can substitute vanilla pudding for a milder flavor.
  • Use homemade whipped cream instead of store-bought whipped topping for a richer dessert.
  • Best served cold and kept refrigerated until ready to enjoy.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/lemon-lush-recipe-2/