Ingredients for Luscious Lemon Layers
- Flour
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- Butter
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 16 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- Powdered Sugar
- 8 ounces whipped topping
- Milk
- Instant Lemon Pudding Mix
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How to Make Luscious Lemon Layers
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- **Make the Shortbread Crust:**
- In a medium bowl, combine 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ cup powdered sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces.
- Use a pastry blender or your fingers to cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press the crumb mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- Let the crust cool completely in the pan.
- **Make the First Lemon Filling:**
- In a large bowl, beat 8 ounces of cream cheese (softened) with ½ cup powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon lemon zest until smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold in 8 ounces of whipped topping.
- Spread evenly over the cooled crust.
- **Make the Second Lemon Filling:**
- In a separate bowl, beat 8 ounces of cream cheese (softened) until smooth.
- Gradually add ¼ cup milk while beating on low speed.
- Add 3.4 ounces instant lemon pudding mix and the remaining ½ cup milk. Beat until thickened.
- Spread evenly over the first lemon filling layer.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to set completely.
- Cut into squares and serve chilled. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
14 g
Sugar
65g
Fat
101g
Carbs
13g
