Lemon Lush Dessert

Ingredients

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

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
2. Spray 13x9 baking dish with cooking spray
3. Add crust ingredients to large bowl and combine well
4. Press into 13x9 baking dish
5. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown
6. Cool completely

First Layer

7. Cream together softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth
8. Stir in zest, juice and whipped topping until smooth
9. Spread over crust
10. Place in refrigerator to chill at least 30 minutes

Second Layer

11. In a large bowl, combine pudding mix and milk until smooth and creamy
12. Spread over cream cheese layer
13. Place in refrigerator to chill at least 15 minutes or until pudding is set

Third Layer

14. Spread remaining whipped topping over pudding layer
15. Optional - add chopped nuts, lemon zest or slices
16. Place in refrigerator until ready to serve at least 1 hour
17. Store leftovers in refrigerator
18. ENJOY!