Ingredients for Layered Lemon Or Chocolate Lush Aka Luscious Lemon Layers
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- Pecans
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 cups whipped topping (cool whip or similar)
- 1 (3.4 ounce) box instant lemon pudding mix OR 1 ½ cups cooked lemon curd
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar (If using instant lemon pudding mix, reduce the sugar amount accordingly. Follow package instructions for cooked pudding)
- 2 ¼ cups water
- 2 large egg yolks (If using instant lemon pudding mix, omit)
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How to Make Layered Lemon Or Chocolate Lush Aka Luscious Lemon Layers
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a medium bowl, combine 1 ½ cups flour, ½ cup cold cubed butter, and ½ cup chopped pecans. Cut the butter into the flour using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press firmly into an 8x8 inch baking pan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool completely.
- While the crust is baking, prepare the cream cheese layer. In a medium bowl, beat together 8 ounces softened cream cheese and 2 cups powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Gently fold in 1 cup of whipped topping.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled crust.
- Prepare the lemon (or chocolate) pudding: If using instant pudding, prepare according to package directions (You might want to reduce sugar by 1/3). If using the cooked method (for a richer flavor), whisk together lemon pudding mix (or chocolate), ⅓ cup sugar, 2 large egg yolks (if using cooked method), and ¼ cup water in a saucepan. Gradually whisk in the remaining 2 cups of water.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a whisk, until the mixture comes to a full rolling boil and thickens. (Approx 2 minutes for cooked method)
- Remove from heat and cool for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent a skin from forming.
- Cool the pudding completely (at least 30 minutes), then spread evenly over the cream cheese layer.
- Once the pudding layer has set, top with the remaining 1 cup whipped topping.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to chill thoroughly.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
14 g
Sugar
109g
Fat
78g
Carbs
16g
