Best 9 Lush Lemon Delight Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable delight of Lush Lemon Delight, a collection of tantalizing recipes that capture the vibrant essence of lemon. Embark on a culinary journey where the refreshing tartness of lemon intertwines with a symphony of flavors, textures, and aromas. From the classic Lemon Delight Dessert, a timeless favorite known for its creamy filling nestled between layers of buttery pastry, to the zesty Lemon Bars, bursting with tangy citrus goodness, each recipe is a testament to the versatility and brilliance of this extraordinary fruit. Delight in the simplicity of Lemon Curd, a smooth and luscious spread that elevates toast, scones, and pancakes to new heights of flavor. Discover the refreshing charm of Lemon Sorbet, a palate-cleansing treat that transports you to a Mediterranean paradise. And for a unique twist, try the savory Lemon and Herb Chicken, where succulent chicken is infused with a vibrant lemon-herb marinade, resulting in a dish that is both flavorful and healthy. Each recipe in this collection is a celebration of lemon's versatility, offering a range of culinary experiences that cater to diverse tastes and preferences. Whether you're seeking a sweet indulgence, a refreshing treat, or a savory surprise, Lush Lemon Delight has something to satisfy every craving.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

LEMON LUSH



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A cool and creamy no-bake dessert made with a graham cracker crust and layers of sweetened cream cheese, lemon pudding, and Cool Whip.

Provided by Jaclyn Shimmel

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

10 tablespoons butter, melted
2 cups crushed graham crackers (about 14 large graham crackers)
1/3 cup sugar
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tub (16 oz) Cool Whip, thawed and divided
2 (3.4 oz) box instant lemon pudding
3 cups milk

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix to combine butter, graham cracker crumbs, and sugar. Press evenly into the bottom of a 9 x 13 dish. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • Using a hand mixer, beat to combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and 1/2 of the tub of Cool Whip. Spread evenly over crust.
  • In a large bowl, whisk to combine lemon pudding mix and milk until the pudding thickens (3- 5 minutes). Spread evenly over the cream cheese layer.
  • Top with remaining Cool Whip. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calories, ServingSize 1, TransFat 0 grams trans fat

LEMON LUSH DELIGHT



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This Lemon Lush Delight is a cool, creamy, lemony dessert that's sure to be a new favorite! It's perfect any time you want a sunny citrus treat!

Provided by Jamie Sherman

Categories     Dessert

Time 8h35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 stick butter, softened
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup frozen whipped topping from an 8 oz container, thawed
2 packages (3.4 oz each) lemon instant pudding
2-2/3 cups milk
1 container (8 oz) frozen whipped topping, divided (1 cup is used in the cheese layer)
Additional chopped pecans, if desired

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Combine flour, pecans, and butter in a bowl until the mixture becomes coarse crumbs. Press into a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Bake in a preheated oven for 15 minutes or until very lightly golden around the edges. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, beat cream cheese with an electric beater until fluffy. Add in powdered sugar and beat until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes). Fold in 1 cup of whipped topping and spread the mixture on top of the cooled crust.
  • In a separate medium bowl, whisk pudding and milk until smooth and no lumps remain. Pour the lemon mixture on top of the cheese layer. Refrigerate until pudding is firm (about 30 minutes).
  • Spread remaining whipped topping over the pudding layer and top with additional pecans, if desired.
  • Let chill overnight and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Carbohydrate 21 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 19 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 17 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1 square, Sodium 118 grams sodium, Sugar 9 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams unsaturated fat

LEMON DELIGHT



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This recipe is very easy and cool. It requires very little baking. The longer it sits, the better it gets--if you can keep from eating it!

Provided by NORMAN

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup butter, melted
1 cup ground pecans
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 (21 ounce) can lemon pie filling
1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a 7x11 inch baking dish, combine flour, melted butter and half of pecans. Spread mixture evenly and bake 25 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool completely.
  • In medium bowl, cream together cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Spread over cooled crust. Chill 30 minutes in refrigerator.
  • Spread lemon pie filling over chilled dessert. Spread whipped topping over lemon filling, and top with remaining pecans. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 506.4 calories, Carbohydrate 59.7 g, Cholesterol 105.2 mg, Fat 27.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 14.9 g, Sodium 149.8 mg, Sugar 44.4 g

LEMON LUSH



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A family friend shared this lemon and cream cheese dessert with me. It has been a hit with our family now for all our get-togethers.

Provided by MRS.KELLYZ

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup butter, softened
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
1 cup white sugar
2 (3.4 ounce) packages instant lemon pudding mix
3 ½ cups milk
1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a medium bowl, combine the flour and butter using a pastry cutter until a ball forms. Press into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly golden. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
  • In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and well blended. Spread evenly over the cooled crust. In another bowl, whisk together the lemon pudding mix and milk for 3 to 5 minutes. Spread over the cream cheese layer. Chill until set, then top with whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 590.9 calories, Carbohydrate 58.5 g, Cholesterol 87.4 mg, Fat 37.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 25 g, Sodium 467.4 mg, Sugar 26.6 g

LUSCIOUS LEMON DELIGHT RECIPE - (3.7/5)



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Provided by lisapearce

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons pecans, chopped, divided
8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, softened
1 package (8 ounce) cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 container (8 ounce) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
2 packages (3.4 ounce) lemon instant pudding mix
2 2/3 cups milk

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375F. Combine flour, 1/2 cup pecans and butter in a medium bowl and mix well. Press onto the bottom of an 11 x 8-inch baking dish. Bake until lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Let stand to cool. Place cream cheese in a medium bowl. Beat with an electric mixer set at medium speed until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar and beat until mixture is light and fluffy. Add 1 cup whipped topping to cream cheese mixture and fold in gently. Spread over cooled crust. Combine pudding mix and milk in a medium bowl. Beat until thickened. Spread on top of cream cheese layer. Top with the remaining whipped topping. Sprinkle with remaining pecans. Chill, covered, for 1 hour. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.

LEMON LUSH DELIGHT



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 1m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup flour
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1 cup powder sugar
8 oz cream cheese
1 cup Cool Whip
2 lemon instant pudding
3 cups milk
Extra Cool Whip & chopped nuts for topping

Steps:

  • For crust: cut together flour, butter and chopped nuts. Pat into 9x12 ungreased pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes. Cool completely.
  • Whip together powdered sugar, cream cheese and Cool Whip. Spread over completely cooled crust (if crust isn't completely cooled other layers will not set properly).
  • Whip together pudding and milk until almost set. Spread over cream cheese layer. Top with Cool Whip and chopped nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

LEMON LUSH



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We're suckers for sunny citrus treats in the summer, and this cool, creamy lemon lush surely fits the bill.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 5h55m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix
Butter and egg called for on cookie mix pouch for drop cookies
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon peel
1 container (12 oz) Cool Whip frozen whipped topping, thawed
2 boxes (4-serving size each) Jell-O™ lemon instant pudding & pie filling mix
3 cups cold milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Make and bake drop cookies as directed on pouch. Cool completely, at least 30 minutes. Set aside 6 cookies for garnish.
  • In food processor, process half of the remaining cookies to coarse crumbs. Remove to medium bowl. Continue to process second half of remaining cookies to coarse crumbs; add to bowl. Stir in melted butter until well blended. In ungreased 13x9-inch pan, press cookie crumb mixture firmly in bottom. Set aside.
  • In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar and lemon peel with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth, scraping down sides of bowl frequently. Beat in 2 cups whipped topping. Spread over cookie crust.
  • In another medium bowl, beat dry pudding mix and milk with whisk about 2 minutes or until thick. Spread over cream cheese mixture. Spread remaining whipped topping over pudding layer. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours.
  • When ready to serve, place 6 reserved cookies into quart-size resealable food-storage plastic bag. Seal bag; coarsely crush cookies with rolling pin. Sprinkle on top. Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Cover and refrigerate any remaining pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 190 mg, Sugar 24 g, TransFat 0 g

LEMON DELIGHT DESSERT



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"This sunny yellow dessert, a recipe originally from my husband's aunt, is always requested for special occasions in our family, and it's so easy to make. Count yourself lucky if there's a piece left over-it tastes even better the next day!" -Pam Holloway, Baker, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups chopped pecans
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, melted
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 carton (16 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 can (15-3/4 ounces) lemon pie filling

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the flour, pecans and salt. Stir in butter. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over crust. Top with pie filling. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 607 calories, Fat 33g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 195mg sodium, Carbohydrate 72g carbohydrate (51g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

LEMON LUSH



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Cool, light desert. I worked for a deli about 15 years ago because I love to cook, and we could not make this fast enough.

Provided by Melaine

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup flour
1 cup nuts, chopped
1/2 cup butter
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup Cool Whip
2 small lemons, puddings
3 cups milk
1 cup Cool Whip
1/2 cup nuts

Steps:

  • Mix flour, nuts and margarine. Press in pan. Bake at 375 for 15 minutes.
  • Combine cream cheese, sugar and cool whip.
  • Spread on crust.
  • Mix pudding and milk, beat and spread on cream cheese mixture.
  • Top with cool whip and sprinkle on nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394.7, Fat 28.6, SaturatedFat 14.3, Cholesterol 49.7, Sodium 258.9, Carbohydrate 30.4, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 13.5, Protein 7.9

Tips:

  • To make the perfect lemon curd, use fresh lemons for the best flavor. Make sure to zest the lemons before juicing them to get all the flavor from the peel.
  • When making the lemon cake, be sure to cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help the cake rise properly and give it a tender crumb.
  • When making the lemon frosting, be sure to beat the butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy. This will help the frosting spread easily and give it a light and fluffy texture.
  • When assembling the lemon delight, be sure to layer the cake, lemon curd, and frosting evenly. This will ensure that each bite is packed with flavor.
  • Serve the lemon delight chilled for the best flavor. This will help the frosting set and the flavors meld together.

Conclusion:

This lush lemon delight is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's light, fluffy, and packed with lemon flavor. With its easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is sure to become a favorite. So next time you're looking for a delicious and refreshing dessert, give this lemon delight a try. You won't be disappointed!

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