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Lemon dessert (aka lemon lush)

This easy lemon dessert (aka lemon lush) recipe is packed with incredible flavor and simple to prepare. Perfect for family meals or special occasions!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • /4 cup flour
  • /4 cup butter
  • /4 cup pecans + extra for top
  • oz cream cheese softened
  • oz cool whip
  • cup powdered sugar
  • small boxes lemon instant pudding 3.4 oz
  • cups milk

Method
 

  1. FIRST LAYER
  2. Preheat oven to 350° F.
  3. Cut butter into flour. Mix well and add pecans. Pat into the bottom of a 9×13 pan and bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool completely.
  4. SECOND LAYER
  5. Whip together softened cream cheese and powdered sugar. Fold in half of the cool whip (about 8 oz.). Spread over crust.
  6. THIRD LAYER
  7. Combine lemon pudding and milk. Beat until thick. Spread over cream cheese layer.
  8. FOURTH LAYER
  9. Spoon and swirl the remaining cool whip on top. Sprinkle with pecans.
  10. Refrigerate until ready to serve.