Best 7 Four Layer Lemon Delight Recipes

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With its light and fluffy texture, sweet and tangy filling, and stunning presentation, Four-Layer Lemon Delight is a dessert that is sure to impress. This classic recipe involves creating four layers of flavor, starting with a buttery graham cracker crust, followed by a creamy lemon filling, a layer of tart lemon curd, and topped with a fluffy whipped cream frosting. Each bite of this dessert offers a burst of citrusy goodness, balanced by the sweetness of the crust and frosting. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner looking for a new challenge, this recipe provides step-by-step instructions to guide you in creating this delightful dessert.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FOUR LAYER LEMON DELIGHT



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Make and share this Four Layer Lemon Delight recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup flour
1/2 cup margarine
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 (8 ounce) carton Cool Whip, plus
1 cup Cool Whip, divided
1 cup powdered sugar
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 (3 3/4 ounce) packages instant lemon pudding
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 cups milk

Steps:

  • Mix flour, margarine, and pecans.
  • Pat into a 13x9 inch baking dish and bake 15 minutes at 375 degrees; cool.
  • Beat 1 cup Cool Whip, powdered sugar, and cream cheese until fluffy.
  • Spread evenly on nut crust.
  • Stir together pudding mix, lemon juice and milk; when thickened, spread over the second layer.
  • Spread remaining container of Cool Whip evenly over top.
  • Refrigerate at least 4 hours.

FOUR LAYER LEMON DELIGHT DESSERT



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Four Layer Lemon Delight Dessert

Provided by lburkut

Categories     Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup flour
1 stick margarine
1 cup chopped nuts
8 oz pkg cream cheese
12 oz cool whip
2 packages of instant lemon pudding
3 cups milk

Steps:

  • First Layer: Mix flour, margarine and ½ cup chopped nuts until crumbly. Pat into bottom of 13" x 9" utility pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool.
  • Second Layer: Beat cream cheese until fluffy. Blend in approximately 1 cup or 1/3 of the cool whip. Mix until smooth. Spread over cooled crust.
  • Third Layer: Mix 2 pkg. lemon pudding with 3 cups milk.
  • Spread thickened pudding over cream cheese layer.
  • Fourth Layer: Spread remaining cool whip over lemon pudding. Sprinkle remaining nuts on top. Best to refrigerate a few hours or overnight before cutting and serving this dessert. Suggested Handi-Foil Products: 20394 - Cook-n-Carry 13 x 9 Utility Pan w/Lid 22002 - Ultimates® Utility Pan

Nutrition Facts :

4 LAYER LEMON DELIGHT



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Provided by a1hotfood

Time 3h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

Layer 1
1 cup flour
1 cube melted butter
1/2 cup chopped nuts
Layer 2
1 package (8 ounce size) cream cheese
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup Cool Whip
Layer 3
2 packages (small size) lemon instant pudding mix
3 cups milk
Layer 4
Cool Whip
chopped nuts

Steps:

  • Layer 1: Flatten in a greased 9x13 pan and bake at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes. Cool. Layer 2: Cream together cream cheese and powdered sugar. Add cool whip. Spread over cooled crust. Layer 3: Beat together about 2 minutes and spoon over second layer. Layer 4: Put remainder of cool whip on top. Top with chopped nuts. Chill at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts :

FOUR LAYER DELIGHT



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Make and share this Four Layer Delight recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Connie Maple

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup flour
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup pecans
1 cup powdered sugar
8 ounces cream cheese
5 ounces Cool Whip
1 (6 ounce) box Jell-O chocolate pudding and pie filling
3 cups milk
7 ounces Cool Whip

Steps:

  • Mix first thee ingredients.
  • Add fine chopped pecans.
  • press into 9x13 pan.
  • Bake shell at 350 for 15 min.
  • Soften cheese, then blend in sugar and Cool whip.
  • Spread over cooled crust.
  • Make pudding as directed.
  • I like cooked pudding best but you can use instant.
  • You can also use 2 small packages.
  • And any other flavor you like.
  • Spread on top.
  • You can sprinkle chopped pecans or chocolate ants on top.
  • Refrigerate.

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

FOUR LAYER DELIGHT



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This is great dessert for any time of year. You can easily change the flavor by substituting a different pudding in place of the butterscotch (we also like chocolate a lot).

Provided by JTEXAS

Categories     Desserts     Custards and Pudding Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup margarine
1 ¼ cups confectioners' sugar, divided
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 ⅛ cups chopped pecans
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
2 (3.4 ounce) packages instant butterscotch pudding mix
3 cups milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Coat a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In a bowl, cream together margarine with 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar. Mix in flour and 1 cup pecans. Press into prepared dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven 15 minutes, until very lightly browned. Cool completely.
  • In a bowl, cream together cream cheese with remaining 1 cup confectioners' sugar. Fold in half the whipped topping. Spread over cooled crust.
  • Stir together pudding mix and milk and allow to set up slightly. Spread over cream cheese layer. Top with remaining whipped topping and sprinkle with remaining nuts. Keep refrigerated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.9 calories, Carbohydrate 35.2 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 332.6 mg, Sugar 23.3 g

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.

Tips:

  • Use fresh lemons: Fresh lemon juice and zest provide the best flavor for this recipe.
  • Chill the layers: Chilling the layers helps them set and makes it easier to assemble the cake.
  • Don't overbeat the egg whites: Overbeaten egg whites will make the cake tough. Beat them until they are stiff but not dry.
  • Use a springform pan: A springform pan makes it easy to remove the cake from the pan.
  • Serve the cake chilled: This cake is best served chilled, so make it ahead of time and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.

Conclusion:

This Four-Layer Lemon Delight is a delicious and refreshing cake that is perfect for any occasion. With its layers of lemon cake, lemon filling, and lemon frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this recipe a try!

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