LAYERED LEMON DESSERT

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For an absolutely delicious dessert, this recipe makes a wonderful treat. The lemon is so refreshing and the layers are so easy to put together.-Jean Pare`, Vermilion, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup cold butter, cubed
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup finely chopped pecans
SECOND LAYER:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
THIRD LAYER:
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
TOP LAYER:
2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 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 350° for 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. , In a large bowl, combine cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped cream; spread over cooled crust. , 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 160° or is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon; cool. Spread over cream cheese layer. , 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 565 calories, Fat 42g fat (23g saturated fat), Cholesterol 171mg cholesterol, Sodium 216mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

siddiq mahmood
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I love the combination of lemon and cream cheese in this dessert. It's a perfect balance of tart and sweet.


Razia Begam
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This dessert is so delicious! It's perfect for any occasion.


Big_Man_ Bassing
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I've made this dessert several times and it always comes out perfect. It's a great recipe to have on hand for when you need a quick and easy dessert.


Malika Noor
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This dessert is a bit pricey to make. But it's worth it for a special occasion.


Ryan Rubharo
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I made this dessert for my husband's birthday. He loved it!


Joseph Tana
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I used a different type of cream cheese than the recipe called for. But the dessert still turned out great.


Esther Matu
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I had some trouble finding graham cracker crumbs. But I finally found them at a local grocery store.


Md Riyaj Hossain
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This dessert is a bit too sweet for my taste. But it's still a good recipe.


Fun family'S game
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of lemon desserts. But I'm so glad I did! This dessert is amazing.


LUKMAN SALLAUDEEN
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I've never made a layered dessert before, but this recipe was easy to follow. The dessert turned out beautifully.


TURON MIYA
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This dessert is perfect for any occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


Willis Musumi
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I made this dessert for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it.


DoroSingh Tajpuriya
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This dessert is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's so delicious!


GD Maximum (TRAX)
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I love the combination of lemon and cream cheese in this dessert. It's a perfect balance of tart and sweet.


MLM Lovo
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I've made this dessert several times and it always comes out perfect. It's a great recipe to have on hand for when you need a quick and easy dessert.


Vincent Bianchi
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This dessert is perfect for summer. It's light and refreshing.


Anand Maharjan
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I made this dessert for my family and they loved it! It was a big hit.


Christie Reeves
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This dessert was amazing! It was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious. I will definitely be making this again.