Lemon Dessert (also known as Lemon Lush)
Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup of butter
- 1/4 cup of pecans, plus extra for garnish
- 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 16 oz. whipped topping (e.g., Cool Whip)
- 1 cup of powdered sugar
- 4 small boxes (3.4 oz each) of lemon instant pudding mix
- 5 cups of milk
Instructions:
FIRST LAYER:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cut the butter into the flour until crumbly. Mix in the 1/4 cup of pecans. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool completely.
SECOND LAYER:
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Fold in half of the whipped topping (approximately 8 oz.). Spread this mixture over the cooled crust.
THIRD LAYER:
- In another bowl, prepare the lemon pudding mix by whisking it with milk until thickened.
- Spread the lemon pudding over the cream cheese layer.
FOURTH LAYER:
- Spoon the remaining whipped topping over the lemon pudding layer and gently swirl it with a spoon.
- Sprinkle extra pecans on top for garnish.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Enjoy this refreshing and indulgent lemon dessert!