Welcome to the world of delectable desserts, where sweet treats tempt your taste buds and ignite your culinary creativity. Among the many dessert wonders, the Lemon Tropic Layered Dessert stands as a true masterpiece, a symphony of flavors and textures that will transport you to a tropical paradise. This article embarks on a journey to discover the best recipe for this tantalizing dessert, guiding you through the essential ingredients, the delicate layering process, and the secrets to achieving that perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and creamy. Get ready to indulge in a delightful experience as we unveil the ultimate recipe for Lemon Tropic Layered Dessert, turning your kitchen into a culinary haven.
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LEMON TROPIC LAYERED DESSERT
What a find! This silky, sweet treat would be the perfect addition to any potluck or luncheon.
Provided by Kelly Asselin
Categories Fruit Desserts
Time 2h10m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. In a small bowl combine flour walnuts and brown sugar. Cut in butter until the mixture looks like coarse bread crumbs.
- 2. Press in 13in x 9in baking dish. Bake 350 12-15 min until golden brown. Cool on wire rack.
- 3. For filling, drain pineapple reserve juice for topping, set aside in a large bowl. Dissolve gelatin in boiling water, stir in cold water refrigerate until thick at least 1 hr. Fold in bananas, marshmallows, and reserved pineapple. Spoon over crust and refrigerate until firm (about 45 min).
- 4. For topping, take reserved pineapple juice and add enough water to equal 1 c. In small saucepan, combine sugar, flour, and pineapple juice mixture until smooth. Cook and stir over med heat until thick and bubbly. Reduce heat. Cook and stir 2 min longer. Remove from heat. Stir small amount of hot mixture into eggs. Return all to pan stir constantly bring to a gentle boil. Cook and stir 2 min. Transfer to small bowl to cool completely. Once cooled, fold in whipped cream. Spread over gelatin layer refrigerate until chilled.
LAYERED LEMON DESSERT SQUARES
I found this recipe in an old cookbook and changed it to be extra citrusy. If you're a fan of Key lime pie, substitute lime for the lemon flavors. -Dawn E. Lowenstein, Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 15 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix cracker crumbs, 3/4 cup sugar and cinnamon; stir in butter. Reserve half of mixture for topping. Press remaining crumb mixture onto bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining sugar until smooth. Gradually beat in cream and extract until soft peaks form. Spread half of the cream cheese mixture over crust. Gently spread lemon curd over cream cheese layer. Spread with remaining cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle with reserved cracker crumb mixture. Refrigerate, covered, overnight. Freeze option: After assembling; cover and freeze dessert. To use, thaw in refrigerator overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 676 calories, Fat 42g fat (25g saturated fat), Cholesterol 136mg cholesterol, Sodium 361mg sodium, Carbohydrate 71g carbohydrate (56g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
LAYERED LEMON DESSERT
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
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.
FOUR LAYER LEMON DELIGHT
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
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.
LAYERED LEMON DREAM
Wow. Perfect dessert for when it's too hot to turn on the oven. Very creamy...Recipe courtesy of Heartland Cooking.
Provided by AmyZoe
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Grease a 9x1 inch pan (I use my butter wrappers).
- In a large bowl, mix the graham cracker crdumbs, 3/4 cup sugar, and cinnamon.
- Stir in the butter.
- Reserve 1/2 of the crust mixture for the topping.
- Press the remaining crumb mixture onto the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and the remaining sugar together until smooth.
- Gradually beat in the heavy whipping cream and lemon extract until soft peaks form.
- Spread 1/2 of the cream cheese mixture over the crust on the bottom of the baking dish.
- Gently spread the lemon curd over the cream cheese layer.
- Cover the lemon curd with the remaining cream cheese mixture.
- Sprinkle the top with the reserved graham cracker crumb mixture.
- Refrigerate, covered, for at least 8 hours and up to overnight.
- Serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 523.9, Fat 39.4, SaturatedFat 23.2, Cholesterol 117.5, Sodium 338.1, Carbohydrate 40.9, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 30.4, Protein 4
Tips:
- For a creamier filling, use full-fat cream cheese.
- To make the dessert ahead of time, assemble it up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerate. Let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.
- If you don't have a springform pan, you can use a 9x13 inch baking dish. Just be sure to adjust the baking time accordingly.
- To make a gluten-free version of this dessert, use gluten-free graham cracker crumbs.
- For a more tropical flavor, add 1/2 cup of chopped pineapple or mango to the filling.
Conclusion:
This Lemon Tropic Layered Dessert is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy filling, tangy lemon flavor, and crunchy graham cracker crust, this dessert is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert to make, give this Lemon Tropic Layered Dessert a try. You won't be disappointed!
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