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Layered Lemon Dessert (Lemon Delight) Recipe

This delicious layered lemon delight is the perfect mix of sweet, tangy, and fluffy with a little bit of crunch.
Prep Time1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Favorite family dessert, Layered lemon dessert, Perfect summer dessert, Popular dessert recipe
Servings: 12
Calories: 292kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup flour
  • ¾ cup chopped pecans
  • ½ cup butter softened
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 8 ounces Cool Whip thawed, divided
  • 2 (3.4 ounce) lemon instant pudding mix
  • 2 ⅔ cups milk

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375F.
  • Combine flour, 1/2 cup pecans and butter in a medium bowl and mix well. Press onto the bottom of an 11 x 8-inch baking dish. Bake until lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Let stand to cool.
  • Place cream cheese in a medium bowl. Beat with an electric mixer set at medium speed until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar and beat until mixture is light and fluffy.
  • Add 1 cup whipped topping to cream cheese mixture and fold in gently. Spread over cooled crust.
  • Combine pudding mix and milk in a medium bowl. Beat until thickened. Spread on top of cream cheese layer. Top with the remaining whipped topping. Sprinkle with remaining pecans. Chill, covered, for 1 hour. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.

Notes

  •  Be sure to store this in the fridge when it is not being served.

Nutrition

Calories: 292kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 195mg | Potassium: 180mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 465IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 1mg