Best Layered Lemon Dessert Recipe

Name: Best Layered Lemon Dessert
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons cold butter; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1-1/2 cups whipped topping; 2 cups sugar; 1/3 cup cornstarch; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 cups water; 3 large eggs, beaten; 1/4 cup cider vinegar; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 teaspoon lemon extract

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons cold butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 cups whipped topping
2 cups sugar
1/3 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups water
3 large eggs, beaten
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon lemon extract

1
Cut butter into flour until crumbly. Stir in pecans. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350u00b0 for 15 minutes. Cool. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until fluffy. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over crust; chill.
2
In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in water until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer.
3
Remove from the heat.
4
Stir a small amount of hot filling into eggs; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat; gently stir in the vinegar, lemon juice, butter and extract. Cool to room temperature without stirring. Spread over cream cheese layer. Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.

1189

kcal

Calories

Fat

164

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons cold butter, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans, 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened, and more.

Yes, Best Layered Lemon Dessert falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Best Layered Lemon Dessert

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