Lemon Lush

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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!

Prep Time1

Cook Time25

chill time1

Total Time2 25

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: lemon, lemon desserts, lemon lush, lemon lush recipe

Servings: servings

Author: Alyssa Rivers

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.

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