Lemon Lush
These easy, nostalgic, make-ahead lemon dessert is perfect for all occasions! It's layers of shortbread, lemon pudding, cheesecake, and whipped cream!
Revisit childhood favorites with this layered Lemon Lush dessert. Perfectly balanced flavors come together to create a delightful treat.
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Coat a 9×13 baking dish with non stick spray. Set aside.
- 2
In a large bowl combine the flour, powdered sugar, salt, and butter with a pastry cutter. The mixture will come together like a dry cookie dough. You can use your hands if you need to as well to mix.
- 3
Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 25 minutes until lightly golden. Transfer the pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 4
When the crust is cooled, combine the cream cheese and the granulated sugar in a mixing bowl and mix until creamy. Spread this layer evenly on the crust.
- 5
In another bowl, whisk together for 5 minutes the pudding, milk, and lemon zest until it’s thick. Spread the pudding layer on the cream cheese layer.
- 6
Finally spread the whipped topping on the pudding layer.
- 7
Cover airtight and chill for at least 4 hours. This is great to make a day ahead too.
Ago's Notes
- Adjust salt to taste based on your canned goods.
Savor the zesty brightness and creamy richness of this Lemon Lush—it’s like stepping back into simpler times, where every bite is a celebration of classic comfort.
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