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Ellie King

Lemon Lush Cake

If you’re in the mood for lemon dessert but want effort required for a lemon meringue pie, then this Lemon Lush Cake is the perfect solution.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

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
  • 8 oz package cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 8 oz container whipped topping thawed
  • Pudding Layer
  • 2 3.4 oz instant lemon pudding boxes
  • 3 cups cold milk
  • Top Layer
  • 8 oz container whipped topping thawed
  • Garnish options
  • Zest of lemon
  • Lemon slices

Method
 

  1. Crust
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 13x9 baking dish with cooking spray
  3. Add crust ingredients to large bowl and combine well.
  4. Press into 13x9 baking dish.
  5. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown
  6. Cool completely
  7. First Layer
  8. Cream together softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Stir in zest, juice and whipped topping until smooth.
  9. Spread over crust. Place in refrigerator to chill at least 30 minutes
  10. Second Layer
  11. In a large bowl, combine pudding mix and milk until smooth and creamy
  12. Spread over cream cheese layer
  13. Place in refrigerator to chill at least 15 minutes or until pudding is set
  14. Third Layer
  15. Spread remaining whipped topping over pudding layer
  16. Optional - add chopped nuts, lemon zest or slices
  17. Place in refrigerator until ready to serve at least 1 hour
  18. Store leftovers in refrigerator