LEMON DELIGHT DESSERT

Lemon Delight Dessert image

"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

Previous Next

Ingredients

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.