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Lemon Lush Dessert

Luscious layers of sweetened cream cheese, cool lemon and whipped topping on top of a homemade walnut crust! A potluck favorite!
Servings 16 servings
Calories 354kcal
Author Sara

Ingredients

For the Crust:

  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 cup walnuts chopped

For the Cream Cheese Layer:

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup whipped topping

For the Lemon Pudding Layer:

  • 2 - 3.4 oz boxes lemon pudding
  • 2 ¾ cup milk

For the Topping:

  • 2 cups whipped topping
  • ¼ cup walnuts chopped

Instructions

For the Crust:

  • Preheat oven to 350º Fahrenheit.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine the butter flour and chopped walnuts. Mix until uniform.
  • Press mixture into a 9x13 greased baking dish.
  • Bake for 24-27 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Allow crust to cool.

For the Cream Cheese Layer:

  • In a medium mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and 1 cup whipped topping. Set aside.

For the Lemon Pudding Layer:

  • In a medium mixing bowl, beat lemon pudding and milk together until it thickens. Set aside.

Dessert Assembly Instructions:

  • When cooled, spread cream cheese mixture evenly over top of crust.
  • Spread lemon pudding on top of cream cheese layer.
  • Layer two cups whipped topping over top of pudding layer.
  • Sprinkle ¼ cup of chopped walnuts on top.
  • Refrigerate for 2 hours prior to serving.

Notes

  • Cover your dessert with plastic wrap or aluminum foil. 
  • Lemon Lush Dessert can be stored in the fridge for up to five days. 
  • I do not recommend freezing this dessert as it tends to become grainy when it thaws.

Nutrition

Calories: 354kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 162mg | Potassium: 156mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 625IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 1mg