Best 5 Layered Lemon Or Chocolate Lush Aka Luscious Lemon Layers Recipes

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Layered lemon lush or chocolate luscious lemon layers is a classic dessert that combines layers of graham cracker crust, creamy lemon or chocolate filling, and whipped topping. It is a popular choice for potlucks, picnics, and other gatherings. The dessert is easy to make and can be customized with different flavors or toppings. This article provides a comprehensive guide to help you find the best recipe for layered lemon or chocolate lush, with tips and variations.

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LAYERED LEMON OR CHOCOLATE LUSH (AKA LUSCIOUS LEMON LAYERS)



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If you like Lemon Meringue Pie, you should try this. It is wonderful. The original recipe called for instant lemon pudding but I prefer the cooked variety. Also excellent using chocolate pudding (instant or cooked). Any time I take this to a church dinner, there is never any left.

Provided by Marg CaymanDesigns

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup flour
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup chopped pecans
8 ounces cream cheese
1 cup powdered sugar
1 (8 ounce) container whipped topping, divided
1 (3 ounce) box lemon pudding mix
1/2 cup sugar
2 1/4 cups water, divided
2 egg yolks

Steps:

  • Mix flour, butter& chopped pecans together like biscuit dough and press into 8x8 inch baking pan. Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes or until brown.
  • Mix together cream cheese, powdered sugar and 1 cup whipped topping and spread over first layer while still warm.
  • Stir lemon pudding mix, sugar, 1/4 cup water and egg yolks together in a medium saucepan. Stir in 2 cups water. Stirring constantly, with wire whisk, cook on medium heat until mixture comes to a full boil. (NOTE: if you are using instant pudding or a different flavor, use the ingredients & directions for preparation on the package!).
  • Cool 5 minutes, stirring twice. Cool about 30 minutes more and spread over two previous layers. Cool completely and top with remaining whipped topping.
  • Chill.

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.

LUSCIOUS LAYERED LEMON CAKE RECIPE



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Celebrate any season with this Luscious Layered Lemon Cake Recipe. This Luscious Layered Lemon Cake Recipe has creamy fillings between the 4 lemony layers.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 2h

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pkg. (2-layer size) yellow cake mix
1/4 cup COUNTRY TIME Lemonade Flavor Drink Mix
Zest and juice from 1 lemon, divided
1/2 cup boiling water
1 pkg. (3 oz.) JELL-O Lemon Flavor Gelatin
1 pkg. (4 oz.) BAKER'S White Chocolate, finely chopped
1 can (5 oz.) evaporated milk
2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping

Steps:

  • Prepare cake batter and bake in 2 (9-inch) round pans as directed on package, blending dry drink mix and lemon zest into batter before pouring into prepared pans. Cool in pans 10 min. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.
  • Add boiling water to gelatin mix; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. Add chocolate; stir until melted. Stir in milk and lemon juice. Refrigerate 15 min. or until thickened but not set. Gently stir in COOL WHIP.
  • Cut each cake layer horizontally into 2 layers. Stack on plate, spreading COOL WHIP mixture between layers and on top of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 260 mg, Carbohydrate 38 g, Fiber 0.6902 g, Sugar 27 g, Protein 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.

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

Tips:

  • Chill each layer before adding the next. This will help to keep the layers separate and prevent them from mixing together.
  • Use a 9x13 inch pan. This is the standard size for a Lush dessert, and it will give you plenty of room to work with.
  • Don't overmix the layers. Overmixing can make the layers tough and dense.
  • Be patient. It takes time to make a Lush dessert, but it's worth the effort.

Conclusion:

Lemon Lush and Chocolate Lush are two classic desserts that are perfect for any occasion. They're easy to make, delicious, and always a hit with guests. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give one of these recipes a try. You won't be disappointed.

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