Lemon Lush Recipe ๐
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 8
Description:
Haven’t made this recipe for years, but to celebrate Mardi Gras, this was the perfect dessert! It takes a little time, but definitely worth it. This makes enough to feed a large family, so you can adjust the recipe for a smaller family.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups white flour
- 3/4 cup walnuts, chopped
- 8 tablespoons butter, melted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tub (8 oz) Cool Whip, thawed
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant lemon pudding mix
- 3 cups milk
- Zest of 1 lemon
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 864.4
- Fat: 52.8g
- Saturated Fat: 30.9g
- Cholesterol: 111.4mg
- Sodium: 817.1mg
- Carbohydrates: 89.4g
- Fiber: 1.6g
- Sugar: 21.7g
- Protein: 12.1g
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Set oven at 350 degrees. |
| 2 | Blend flour, ยฝ cup walnuts, and butter with fork. |
| 3 | Press into the bottom of a greased 9 x 13 pan. |
| 4 | Bake for 15 minutes, then cool for 15 minutes. |
| 5 | In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar with mixer, and blend in a little more than ยฝ tub Cool Whip. |
| 6 | Layer this mixture on the cooled crust. |
| 7 | In a bowl, beat pudding and milk until thickened. Set in the refrigerator for 10 minutes. |
| 8 | Layer pudding on the cheese mixture. |
| 9 | Top with the remaining Cool Whip, remaining walnuts, and lemon zest. |
| 10 | Refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving. |
Keywords:
Oven, Refrigerator, Easy
Recipe Tips:
- For a lighter version, you can use low-fat cream cheese and sugar-free pudding mix.
- Experiment with different pudding flavors like vanilla or chocolate for a unique twist.
- Garnish with fresh berries or mint leaves for an added pop of color and freshness.
- Allow the dessert to chill for at least 2 hours for best results before serving.
- Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
