Layers of shortbread, cream cheese, lemon pudding, and fresh whipped cream make this Lemon Lush recipe the best of all. Lemon Lush is a cool, light, creamy dessert perfect for summer entertaining. Four layers give this dessert plenty of sweet and tart yumminess. We’re suckers for sunny citrus treats in the summer, and this cool, creamy lemon lush surely fits the bill. A cookie crust is layered with a creamy lemon pudding, sweet cream cheese, and a fluffy whipped topping. This dessert is perfect for spring and summer! The bottom is a buttery shortbread layer flavored with chopped pecans. Next is a sweetened cream cheese layer followed by an easy lemon pudding layer made from instant pudding mix. A layer of whipped topping on top gives a light, dreamy finish to this summer dessert.
What I love about this dessert is not only the creamy texture with the crunch of the buttery crust but the fact that I can make it a day ahead and it’s just about better than the first day I made it. You know I’m all about the practical in addition to the taste. Lemon Lush is an easy dessert recipe made with layers of pecan shortbread, sweetened cream cheese, lemon pudding, and whipped topping. Rediscover this classic summer dessert or enjoy it for the first time. You’ll want to go light on dinner so you have plenty of room left for Lemon Lush!
Ingredients:
- 1 stick butter – melted
- 1 cup flour
- 1 1/2 cup pecans – chopped (reserve 3/4 cup for topping)
- 1 16 oz. container Cool Whip
- 8 oz. cream cheese – softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 boxes Lemon Instant Pudding – regular size (made to directions and refrigerated)
Instructions:
Making 4 layers in a 9 x 13 glass dish
1st layer – butter, flour and 3/4 cup pecans mixed together and pressed into the bottom of glass dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 – 15 min until light brown. COOL completely.
2nd layer – cream cheese, sugar and 1 cup Cool Whip. Blend until creamy and spread over 1st layer.
3rd layer – Lemon pudding (made to box directions) spread evenly over 2nd layer.
4th layer – extra Cool Whip spread evenly over 3rd layer and topped with remaining pecans.
Cover and refrigerate for several hours before serving
