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Lemon Lush

Lemon Lush

5 from 1 vote
Lemon Lush is perfect for your next spring gathering with a cookie crust, cream cheese layer, lemon filling and creamy whipped topping.
Servings: 15 servings
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Cooling Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened, 2 sticks
  • 16 ounces cream cheese, 2 blocks
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh squeezed
  • 2 3.4 ounce boxes lemon pudding mix
  • 3 1/2 cups milk
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • small lemon wedges for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a food processor, combine 2 cups of flour with 1 cup softened butter. Pulse 14-15 times until dough comes together in a ball. Press the dough into the bottom of a 13x9-inch baking dish, spreading it evenly.
    Make the cookie crust in the food processor.
    • Grease your hands with cooking spray so cookie dough doesn't stick to your hands when pressing it into the baking dish.
  • Bake the crust for 22-24 minutes until lightly browned. Remove the baking dish from the oven and allow it to cool completely, at least 30 minutes to an hour.
  • In a medium bowl, beat 2 blocks of softened cream cheese, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and 1 cup of granulated sugar until smooth. When the crust has cooled completely, spread the cream cheese layer evenly over the crust.
  • In a medium bowl, beat together the 2 boxes of lemon pudding mix and 3 1/2 cups of milk for 3 minutes until thick. Spread the pudding evenly over the cream cheese layer. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
    Spread the lemon pudding over the cream cheese layer.
  • Before serving, beat 2 cups of heavy whipping cream with 1 teaspoon of vanilla and 1 tablespoon of sugar with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Add the whipped cream to the top of the dessert, spreading evenly. Garnish with small wedges of lemon, if desired. Recipe makes 15 servings. Keep remaining dessert refrigerated for up to one week.
    Lemon Lush

Equipment

  • 1 food processor
  • 1 medium mixing bowl
  • 1 electric hand mixer, or whisk
  • 1 13x9-inch baking pan

Nutrition

Calories: 473kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 6gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 22gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 106mgSodium: 128mgPotassium: 179mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 1343IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 127mgIron: 1mg