Layered Lemon Dessert Recipe

Name: Layered Lemon Dessert
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup cold butter, cubed; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup finely chopped pecans; 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped; 4-1/2 cups cold water, divided; 2 packages (2.9 ounces each) cook-and-serve lemon pudding mix; 1 cup sugar; 4 egg yolks, lightly beaten; 2 cups heavy whipping cream; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1 cup cold butter, cubed
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup finely chopped pecans
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
4-1/2 cups cold water, divided
2 packages (2.9 ounces each) cook-and-serve lemon pudding mix
1 cup sugar
4 egg yolks, lightly beaten
2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
In a bowl, cut butter into flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; stir in pecans. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350u00b0 for 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.
2
In a large bowl, combine cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped cream; spread over cooled crust.
3
In a saucepan, combine 1 cup water, pudding mix, sugar, and egg yolks until smooth. Stir in the remaining water. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture reaches 160u00b0 or is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon; cool. Spread over cream cheese layer.
4
In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form. Spread over lemon layer. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

2363

kcal

Calories

174

Fat

178

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup cold butter, cubed, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup finely chopped pecans, 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened, and more.

Yes, 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.

Layered Lemon Dessert

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