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Lemon Lush: A Refreshing and Delectable Dessert

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Lemon Lush is a refreshing, layered dessert featuring a buttery pecan crust, creamy lemon filling, and fluffy whipped topping. The perfect combination of tangy and sweet, this easy-to-make dessert is perfect for any occasion. Its smooth layers and delightful texture will leave you craving more!

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30-60 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Layering
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

For the Crust:

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

¾ cup powdered sugar

1 tbsp baking powder

1 tbsp cooking oil or melted butter

⅓ cup sugar

1 egg

¼ cup evaporated or fresh milk

½ cup sesame seeds

For the Cream Cheese Layer:

8 oz softened cream cheese

1 cup powdered sugar

1 tsp lemon zest

For the Lemon Pudding Layer:

1 box (3.4 oz) instant lemon pudding mix

2 cups milk (whole milk works best for creaminess)

For the Whipped Topping:

1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled

2 tbsp powdered sugar

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

In a mixing bowl, combine flour, powdered sugar, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Add the melted butter (or oil) and mix until crumbly.

Press the dough into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 23-25 minutes or until golden brown. Let it cool completely.

Beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and lemon zest until smooth.

Once the crust is cooled, spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over it.

Whisk together the lemon pudding mix and milk for 2 minutes or until it thickens. Spread the pudding over the cream cheese layer.

Beat chilled heavy cream and powdered sugar with a hand mixer until stiff peaks form. Spread the whipped cream over the lemon pudding layer.

Cover with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes before serving.

Notes

For a graham cracker crust option, substitute the pecan crust with crushed graham crackers and butter.

Lemon curd can replace the instant lemon pudding mix for a richer, tangier flavor.

To save time, use store-bought Cool Whip instead of homemade whipped cream.

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