Lemon Lush Lasanga

5 from 46 votes

This easy Lemon Lush Recipe is a creamy no-bake layered dessert made with a buttery crust, sweet cream cheese, lemon pudding, and fluffy whipped topping. It's the perfect make-ahead dessert for potlucks, family dinners, holidays, and summer parties.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 136kcal

Author: Raquel Pineira

Equipment

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

Topping

1 8 oz container whipped topping, thawed

Instructions

Crust

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
Store leftovers in refrigerator

Notes

Chill for at least 4 hours before serving for clean, beautiful layers.
Don't overmix the pudding.
Let each layer settle before adding the next.
Use a glass 9x13-inch baking dish to showcase the layers.
Wipe the knife clean between slices for neat servings.

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