Lemon Lush

Lemon Lush

from iambaker.net
165 min
12 servings

Lemon Lush is a layered dessert with a pecan crust topped with a lemon cheesecake layer, lemon pudding, and finally, whipped topping and more pecans

Ingredients

  • ½ cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter, (melted)
  • 1½ cups (192 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (109 g) chopped pecans
  • 12 ounces (340 g) cream cheese, (room temperature)
  • 1 cup (225 g) confectioners' sugar
  • 1 medium lemon, (juiced (about ¼ cup))
  • 1 pinch kosher salt
  • 1 cup (238 g) whipped topping
  • 2 boxes (3.4-ounces each) lemon instant pudding
  • 3 cups (735 g) whole milk, (cold)
  • 2 cups (576 g) whipped topping
  • ¼ cup (27 g) chopped pecans, (for garnish)

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 375°F and spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, beat cream cheese with a hand mixer until it is light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).

  3. 3

    In a large mixing bowl, add lemon pudding mix and milk. Use a hand mixer to beat until smooth and slightly thickened (about 2-4 minutes).

  4. 4

    When ready, dollop whipped cream onto the layer of lemon pudding and carefully smooth it into an even layer.