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Lemon Lush Pie

Lemon Lush Pie

Chilled layered lemon dessert with graham cracker crust, sweet cream cheese layer, lemon pudding, and whipped topping
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 12

INGREDIENTS

Graham Cracker Crust

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • pinch of salt.

Cream Cheese Layer

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup whipped topping thawed
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract.

Lemon Pudding Layer

  • 2 packages 3.4 oz instant lemon pudding mix
  • 3 cups cold milk
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest optional
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice optional.

Topping and Garnish

  • 2 cups whipped topping thawed
  • lemon zest to taste
  • lemon slices for garnish.

INSTRUCTIONS

Bake Crust

  • Heat oven to 350F
  • mix graham cracker crumbs granulated sugar melted butter and salt until evenly moistened
  • press firmly into a 9x13 inch pan
  • bake until lightly set and fragrant about 8 to 10 minutes
  • cool completely to room temperature.

Assemble and Chill

  • Beat cream cheese powdered sugar vanilla and 1 cup whipped topping until smooth and fluffy then spread evenly over cooled crust
  • whisk instant pudding mix with cold milk until thickened about 2 minutes then rest 3 to 5 minutes and spread over cream cheese layer
  • spread remaining whipped topping over the pudding layer
  • chill at least 4 hours or overnight for clean slices
  • garnish with lemon zest and lemon slices before serving.

Notes

1. Chill longer for sharper layers; Use instant pudding mix not cook and serve; Substitute shortbread cookie crumbs for graham crumbs; Add lemon zest and a little lemon juice for brighter flavor; Use stabilized whipped cream instead of whipped topping if preferred

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 23g