Lemon Lush Dessert
A cookie crust is layered with a creamy lemon pudding, sweet cream cheese, and a fluffy whipped topping. A great dessert for spring and summer!
Servings 18 slices
Ingredients
Crust Layer
- 1 c butter softened, but not to room temperature
- 2 c flour
- 1/4 c sugar
- 1/2 c pecans chopped in small pieces
Cream Cheese Layer
- 2 packages cream cheese 8 oz
- 1 c powdered sugar
Pudding Layer
- 2 packages lemon instant pudding 3 oz
- 3 1/2 c cold milk
Topping
- 1 container cool whip 16 oz
- lemon zest optional
Instructions
Crust Layer
- Stir together butter, flour, sugar, and chopped pecans in a mixing bowl. (A fork works really well to get everything mixed together.)
- Press into an ungreased 9x13 baking dish and bake 15-20 minutes at 350° F, or until a light golden brown. Remove from oven and set aside to cool.
Cream Cheese Layer
- Beat together cream cheese and powdered sugar until creamy and smooth. Spread over cooled crust.
Pudding Layer
- In another mixing bowl, whisk together pudding mixes and milk. Allow to sit for 5 minutes to thicken up. Spread on top of the cream cheese layer; cover and place in the fridge for 1 hour.
Topping
- Spread whipped topping over the pudding layer. Cut into 18-24 pieces (depending on how large or small you cut them) and garnish with fresh lemon zest. Keep leftovers covered and stored in the fridge.