Luscious Lemon Layers Recipe

Name: Luscious Lemon Layers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups flour; ¼ cup sugar; ¾ cup butter or ¾ cup margarine; 1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; ¾ cup powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated; 1 (16 ounce) container Cool Whip; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 3 cups cold milk; 2 (3 1/2 ounce) packages instant lemon pudding mix (4 serving size)

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups flour
¼ cup sugar
¾ cup butter or ¾ cup margarine
1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
¾ cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated
1 (16 ounce) container Cool Whip
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
3 cups cold milk
2 (3 1/2 ounce) packages instant lemon pudding mix (4 serving size)

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----Crust----.
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Mix all crust ingredients together with a fork or pastry blender.
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Press into bottom of a 9x13 inch baking pan.
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Bake for 15 minutes at 350 degrees F.
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Cool completely.
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----Filling #1----.
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Using electric mixer on low speed, blend cream cheese, sugar and lemon zest.
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Add Cool Whip and mix until blended.
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Spread evenly on cooled crust.
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----Filling #2----.
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Using electric mixer, gradually add 1/4 cup of the milk to the cream cheese.
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Mix until smooth.
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Add pudding mixes and remaining milk, mixing well until mixture thickens (about 2 minutes).
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Spread evenly on top of first layer.
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Refrigerate, covered, until serving time.
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Cut in squares to serve.
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NOTE: For best results, use Jell-o brand pudding mix.
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I have had poor results with other brands.
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A graham cracker crust could be substituted for the shortbread crust, or--OR use two purchased pie crusts and divide filling evenly between them, OR recipe can be halved and made in an 8-inch square pan or 9-inch pie pan.

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* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups flour, ¼ cup sugar, ¾ cup butter or ¾ cup margarine, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated, and more.

Yes, Luscious Lemon Layers falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Luscious Lemon Layers

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