Best 8 Lemon Lush Bars Recipes

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Lemon lush bars are a delightful and refreshing dessert that combines a creamy lemon filling with a buttery shortbread crust. These treats are perfect for any occasion, from potlucks to picnics to backyard barbecues. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a batch of lemon lush bars that will disappear in no time. The filling is made with a combination of lemon juice, sugar, cornstarch, butter, and eggs, and the crust is made with flour, butter, and sugar. Once the bars are baked, they are topped with a sprinkle of powdered sugar, which adds a touch of sweetness and sophistication.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

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 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

LEMON LUSH



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This Lemon Lush dessert recipe is perfect for Spring and Summer picnics and gatherings. It's so light and refreshing with 4 layers of bottom pecan crust, lemon cream cheese, lemon pudding and topped with a whipped topping garnished with lemon zest.

Provided by Amanda Formaro

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup butter (melted and cooled)
1/2 cup pecans (finely chopped or food processor processed )
1/4 cup granulated white sugar
16 ounces cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
1 cup powdered sugar (sifted)
2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
6.8 ounces instant lemon pudding mix (2 3.4-ounce packages)
2 cups milk
8 ounces whipped topping (Cool Whip or you can substitute the same amount whipped cream)
Zest of 1/2 a lemon
Optional: Sprinkle finely chopped pecans on top
Optional: Lemon quarter slices to garnish the top

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, melted and cooled butter, finely ground pecans and 1/4 cup sugar. Press into the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch baking pan. Bake 20-25 minutes (25 mins works best for me) until golden brown. Allow to cool completely before adding any layers.
  • Using a hand electric mixer, combine cream cheese, 1 cup powdered sugar, 1-2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice (2 tablespoons works best for me). Mixture should be even and smooth. Spread evenly on top of the baked and cooled bottom pecan crust.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk milk and instant lemon pudding mix until set. It may take 4-5 minutes to thicken. Spread evenly on top of the lemon cream cheese mixture.
  • Spread thawed whipped topping on top of the pudding layer. Add lemon zest and optional finely chopped pecans. Refrigerate for 1 hour to set before serving. Optionally, you can freeze the Lemon Lush overnight for more defined slices. Do not freeze if you substitute homemade whipped cream because it might not hold up like frozen whipped topping like Cool Whip. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice, Calories 270 kcal, Carbohydrate 26 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 42 mg, Sodium 184 mg, Sugar 10 g

LEMON LUSH BARS



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Categories     Citrus     Dessert     Bake     Quick & Easy     Pastry

Yield 12 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

Bottom Layer:
1 stick butter
1 c. flour
1/2 c. chopped walnuts or any other kind of nut
Second Layer:
1- 8oz. pkg. cream cheese
1 c. Confectioners sugar
1 c. Cool Whip
Third Layer
2 pkg. INSTANT lemon pudding
3 c. milk

Steps:

  • Bottom: Mix all together and press evenly in bottom of pan. Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes. Cool thoroughly. Second Layer Mix well together and spread on top of cooled crust. Third Layer Mix together and spread carefully in pan. Top with Cool Whip and chopped nuts. It is important that you use the instant pudding and not the cook kind as the cook kind would have to go on hot and would melt the layer underneath.

LEMON PUDDING DESSERT



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After a big meal, folks really go for this light lemon treat. The shortbread crust is the perfect base for the fluffy top layers. I've prepared this sunny dessert for church suppers for years and I always get recipe requests. -Muriel DeWitt, Maynard, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup cold butter, cubed
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
3 cups cold whole milk
2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant lemon pudding mix

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cut butter into flour until crumbly. Press into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake until light brown, 18-22 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. , Meanwhile, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Fold in 1 cup whipped topping. Spread over cooled crust. , Beat milk and pudding mix on low speed for 2 minutes. Carefully spread over cream cheese layer. Top with remaining whipped topping. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348 calories, Fat 20g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 305mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

LEMON SQUARES - GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST



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I adopted this recipe after Mean Chef (IHHDRO) left the site. Mean Chef's quote on the recipe: "DBMNMR = Don't Blame Me, Not My Recipe", and therefore, I haven't felt badly about making a few changes. The original recipe had a much thicker graham cracker crust, and didn't really balance well with the delicate and refreshing lemon flavor of the bars. I have since adjusted those measurements for a thinner crust, and hope that you enjoy it.

Provided by Ms B.

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 16 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons sugar
3 extra-large eggs
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice, strained
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar, about
1 pinch salt
2 lemons, zest of, finely grated

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degree F with a rack in the center of the oven.
  • Make in a 9 inch square pan.
  • Place the graham cracker crumbs and the melted butter in a medium mixing bowl.
  • Use a wooden spoon or a rubber spatula to mix them together thoroughly.
  • Scrape the mixture into the baking pan, and use your fingers to press the mixture evenly onto the bottom of the pan.
  • Bake for 7 minutes, then remove the pan from the oven to cool while you make the lemon filling.
  • Keep the oven at temperature setting.
  • Break the eggs into a large mixing bowl, then add the granulated sugar.
  • With the mixer on high speed, beat the mixture until it is light yellow and almost doubled in volume, about 3 minutes.
  • Move the beaters around the bowl and scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula several times while mixing.
  • Add the baking powder and salt, and beat on low speed until just mixed, scraping down the sides of the bowl.
  • Beat in the lemon zest and juice.
  • Pour and scrape the filling into the crust and smooth the top with a rubber spatula.
  • Bake for 25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and wiggles only slightly when the pan is moved.
  • Remove the pan from the oven and allow it to cool.
  • Place confectioners' sugar in a small sieve and sprinkle generously over the top of the cooled fining.
  • Cut into 16 squares.

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

LEMON BARS



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These easy lemon bars are a delightful recipe from my mother's file. I've been serving it for many years. This easy lemon bar recipe has a wonderful tangy flavor, and they're always a hit. The color and shape make them a nice addition to a platter of cookies. -Etta Soucy, Mesa, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
FILLING:
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Additional confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the flour, butter and confectioners' sugar. Pat into an ungreased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes. , For filling, in a small bowl, beat eggs. Add the sugar, flour, baking powder, lemon juice and zest; beat until frothy. Pour over the crust. Bake 25 minutes longer or until light golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 140mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Lemon Lush Bars:

  • Simplicity and Time-Saving: These delectable Lemon Lush Bars strike the perfect balance between simplicity and efficiency. With just 30 minutes of preparation time and 1 hour of chilling, you can create a delightful dessert that's perfect for any occasion.
  • The Zest of Lemon: Embrace the vibrant zest of lemons to infuse a refreshing and tangy citrus note into your dessert. The zesty zing of lemons beautifully complements the creamy and luscious textures of the bars, resulting in an irresistible taste sensation.
  • Ingredient Substitutions: Cater to dietary needs or personal tastes with smart ingredient substitutions. For a gluten-free option, replace all-purpose or self-rising with gluten-free oat or almond meal. If desired, use a different fruit (like blueberries or strawberries) to create a unique and vibrant version.
  • Chilling Time: Ensure the Lemon Lush Bars attain their perfect texture by dedicating sufficient time to chilling. After refrigeration, the bars develop a firm and stable structure that beautifully holds each layer together, preventing messy crumbles. This chilling step is essential for achieving the perfect balance of flavors and textures.
  • Serving Suggestions: Enhance your dessert experience with creative serving suggestions. Dust the bars with powdered sugar or drizzle them with a luscious homemade glaze to elevate their visual appeal and taste. Accompany the bars with whipped cream, ice cream, or fresh berries to create an unforgettable dessert presentation.

Conclusion:

Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors and textures in these Lemon Lush Bars. The vibrant zest of lemons complemented by the creamy and luscious textures create a symphony of flavors that will entice your taste buds. With their ease of preparation and chilling time, these bars are perfect for both novice and seasoned bakers. Embrace the versatility of this recipe by experimenting with different fruit or ingredient substitutions. The result is a dessert that will undoubtedly become a favorite among family and friends. So, gather your ingredients, embark on this culinary journey, and savor the delectable creation that awaits.

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