Layered Lemon Dessert Recipe

Name: Layered Lemon Dessert
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tbsp. butter; margarine; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped; 1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened; 1-1/2 cup confectioners' sugar; 1-1/2 cup whipped topping; 2 cups sugar; 1/3 cup cornstarch; 1/4 tsp. salt; 2 cups water, divided; 3 eggs; 1/4 cup vinegar; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1 tbsp. butter; margarine; 1 tsp. lemon extract

Servings: persons

6 tbsp. butter
margarine
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped
1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 cup whipped topping
2 cups sugar
1/3 cup cornstarch
1/4 tsp. salt
2 cups water, divided
3 eggs
1/4 cup vinegar
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tbsp. butter
margarine
1 tsp. lemon extract

1
Cut butter into flour until crumbly.
2
Stir in pecans.
3
Press into the bottom of an ungreased 9x13 bakng pan.
4
Bake at 350F for 15 minutes.
5
Cool.
6
Beat cream cheese and confectioners sugar until fluffy.
7
Fold in whipped topping.
8
Spread over crust; chill.
9
In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt.
10
Add 1/4 cup water and stir until smooth.
11
Add eggs and mix well.
12
Add vinegar, lemon juice and the remaining water; stir until smooth.
13
Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly; boil for 1 minute.
14
Remove from the heat; add butter and extract.
15
Cool.
16
Spread over cream cheese layer.
17
Chill 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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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tbsp. butter, margarine, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped, 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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