Lemon Lush Dessert is like a lemon cheesecake filled with zesty lemon throughout- it will have your taste buds dancing! 

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Are you looking for the perfect dessert recipe that screams summer? This Lemon Lush Dessert recipe has just the right tart and sweetness that everyone’s sure to enjoy! 

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Create a dessert-style lasagna with this sweet and tangy recipe for Lemon Dessert. It consists of pudding, cream cheese, whipped topping, and several other flavorful ingredients!

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What Is Lemon Lush Dessert?

You know what a traditional lasagna is, but have you ever tasted a Lemon Dessert? It’s a pasta-free dish consisting of sweet and tasty ingredients. You’ll make a lemon-flavored dessert that you can serve to family and friends. It’s a great summer treat to make and have at different events, especially birthday parties and cookouts! If you love the sweet and tangy taste of lemon, this lasagna recipe is for you!

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Ingredients You’ll Need to Make Lemon Lush Dessert

You should have these important ingredients ready to use in your kitchen to make the Lemon Lush:

• All-Purpose Flour. Start with the flour to create the crust for this dessert.

• Granulated Sugar. You’ll combine the flour with sugar to make a sweeter, more enjoyable crust.

• Nuts. Chop your nuts finely before you combine them with the sugar and flour.

• Unsalted Butter. Leave a stick of the unsalted butter out to soften before you use it.

Besides the ingredients for the crust, you’re going to need several other important ingredients, such as:

• Cream Cheese. Let your cream cheese soften before you use it.

• Lemon. You’ll use the juice and zest of the lemon in this recipe.

• Whipped Topping. Be sure to thaw the whipped topping before you use it.

• Instant Lemon Pudding. Grab two boxes of instant lemon pudding.

• Cold Milk. You’ll combine three cups of cold milk with the pudding mix.

With these ingredients, you can prepare the flavorful Lemon Lasagna.

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Which nuts should I use?

You can use peanuts in this recipe. However, if you don’t like peanuts, it’s fine to use pecans or walnuts. Make sure you’re chopping them into small pieces before you use them.

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Which type of whipped topping is best to add to this recipe?

It doesn’t matter which type of whipped topping you decided to use. You can buy Cool Whip or a generic version of it to use as a layer in this Lemon Lush Dessert Recipe. You might also want to prepare the whipped topping from scratch using heavy cream with sugar and vanilla. It’s entirely up to you and what you prefer.

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Do I need to use a certain type of cream cheese?

No! You can use any brand of cream cheese that you’d like. If you have a preference, feel free to use that brand of cream cheese. Let it sit out and soften before you add it as a layer to this Lemon Lasagna. It’s easier to work with when it’s soft.

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Can I use coconut flour to prepare the crust?

If you don’t want to use all-purpose flour, you can use coconut flour to prepare the crust for the Lemon Lasagna. However, it may alter the taste of this Lemon Lush Dessert just a bit. It will taste good, but it may have a hint of coconut to it. As long as you don’t mind it, you can use coconut flour.

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How many servings will it make?

You’ll have enough of this delicious dessert to serve up to 24 people, making it the perfect treat to bring to family functions. Of course, you can make the servings larger to feed fewer people.

How long does it take to make the Lemon Lasagna?

It won’t take too long for you to make the Lemon Lasagna. It takes about 15 minutes to prepare all the ingredients, 15-18 minutes to cook everything, and then an additional two hours to allow it to chill for a bit before you serve it. The Lemon Lasagna tastes best when it’s cold!

Should I add nuts to the third layer?

You don’t have to add nuts to the third layer, but if you’re a nut lover, it’s a good idea to do so. The nuts will add more flavor and a bit of a crunch to that third layer. You can also add more lemon slices to the third layer.

How do I store the leftovers?

Cover your dish with plastic wrap or a sheet of aluminum foil and place it in the fridge to keep it fresh. It’ll stay fresh in the fridge for up to five days.

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Lemon Lush Lasagna

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Ingredients

  

Serves: 24

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15-18 minutes

Chill Time: 2 hours

Crust

• ▢ 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ▢ 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• ▢ 1/4 cup nuts pecans or walnuts, chopped finely
• ▢ 1/2 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

• 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
• ENJOY!

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