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    Lemon Lush

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    Top says "Lemon Lush: Perfect for Summer!" with a piece of lemon lush being lifted out of a dish.

    You'll love this lemon lush dessert recipe. It is a type of dessert lasagna and so refreshing.

    Slice of lemon lush on a plate.

    We've had a pretty intense heat so far this summer. Hitting 115F where I'm at in the Pacific NW. When it gets that hot, I don't feel like doing a lot in the kitchen, especially if it will heat it up.

    This lemon lush recipe was perfect. I made it the night before the really hot weather was going to hit. We love lemon dessert in my house - it is so refreshing and cool that I figured a lemon lush would be a perfect dessert on those hot days.

    It didn't take any time to make it, just the time it took for chilling in between each layer.

    If you haven't eaten a dessert lasagna before, you might be wondering what it is exactly. This lemon lush - a type of dessert lasagna has a crust on the bottom, followed by a lemony creamy layer, next is a lemon pudding layer, then it's topped off with whipped topping.

    This dessert is really easy to put together. The longest part is letting it chill in the fridge between each step.

    The texture is soft and creamy, similar to a traditional cheesecake, but slightly softer. The flavor is refreshing, perfect for a hot day.

    Leftovers

    If you have any leftovers after making this, you can store them in the fridge for up about 4 days.

    Ingredients

    Ingredients to make lemon lush.

    Crust

    • 1 cup all-purpose flour
    • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
    • ¼ cup nuts, pecans or walnuts, chopped finely
    • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened

    Cream Cheese Layer

    • 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • Zest of 1 lemon
    • Juice of 1 lemon
    • 1 (8 oz) container whipped topping, thawed

    Pudding Layer

    • 2 boxes (3.4 oz each) lemon instant pudding
    • 3 cups cold milk

    Top Layer

    • 1 (8 oz) container whipped topping, thawed

    Garnish options

    • Zest of lemon
    • Lemon slices

    Equipment

    • 13x9" baking dish
    • large bowl
    • mixer
    • spatula

    How to Make

    Crust

    Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 13x9" baking dish with oil, butter or cooking spray.

    Step 2: Add all the crust ingredients to a large bowl and combine well.

    Step 3: Press crust mix into the bottom of the 13x9" baking dish.

    Step 4: Bake crust for 15-18 minutes or until it is golden brownn.

    Step 5: Cool crust completely.

    First Layer

    Step 1: In a bowl, cream together the softened cream cheese and the sugar until smooth.

    Step 2: Stir in the zest, juice and whipped topping until smooth.

    Step 3: Spread evenly over crust.

    Step 4: Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.

    Second Layer

    Step 1: In a large bowl, combine the pudding mix and the milk until it is smooth and creamy.

    Step 2: Spread the mix over cream cheese layer in the baking dish.

    Step 3: Chill in the fridge for at least 15 minutes or until the pudding is set.

    Third Layer

    Step 1: Spread remaining whipped topping over the pudding layer.

    Step 2: If you want, add chopped nuts, lemon zest or slices of lemon over the top of the lemon lush as a garnish.

    Step 3: Place in the fridge for at least one hour or until ready to serve.

    Store leftovers in refrigerator

    Slice of lemon lush on a plate.

    Lemon Lush

    Jenny
    This lemon lush is refreshing and creamy - perfect for a hot summer day.
    4.70 from 13 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 18 mins
    Additional Time 2 hrs
    Total Time 2 hrs 33 mins
    Course Desserts
    Cuisine American
    Servings 24
    Calories 107 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    Crust

    • 1 cup all-purpose flour
    • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
    • ¼ cup nuts pecans or walnuts, chopped finely
    • ½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter, softened

    Cream Cheese Layer

    • 1 package 8 oz cream cheese, softened
    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • Zest of 1 lemon
    • Juice of 1 lemon
    • 1 8 oz container whipped topping, thawed

    Pudding Layer

    • 2 boxes 3.4 oz each instant lemon pudding
    • 3 cups cold milk

    Top Layer

    • 1 8 oz container whipped topping, thawed

    Garnish options

    • Zest of lemon
    • Lemon slices

    Instructions
     

    Crust Layer:

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
    • Spray 13x9 baking dish with cooking spray
    • Add crust ingredients to large bowl and combine well
    • Press into 13x9 baking dish
    • Bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown
    • Cool completely

    • First Layer
    • Cream together softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth
    • Stir in zest, juice and whipped topping until smooth
    • Spread over crust
    • Place in refrigerator to chill at least 30 minutes

    • Second Layer
    • In a large bowl, combine pudding mix and milk until smooth and creamy
    • Spread over cream cheese layer
    • Place in refrigerator to chill at least 15 minutes or until pudding is set

    • Third Layer
    • Spread remaining whipped topping over pudding layer
    • Optional - add chopped nuts, lemon zest or slices
    • Place in refrigerator until ready to serve at least 1 hour

    Notes

    Store leftovers in the fridge.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 107kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 3gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 63mgSugar: 10g
    Keyword dessert, lemon lush, summer dessert
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