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
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