Best 10 Lush Lemon Delight Recipes

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Immerse yourself in the realm of culinary artistry and embark on a mouthwatering journey to create the ultimate "Lush Lemon Delight." This delectable dessert is a symphony of flavors, textures, and visual appeal, promising to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. With its burst of zesty lemon, creamy filling, and a hint of sweetness, this dessert is a perfect balance of tang and indulgence. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, let's delve into the secrets of crafting this irresistible treat, transforming your kitchen into a haven of culinary magic.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

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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A cool and creamy no-bake dessert made with a graham cracker crust and layers of sweetened cream cheese, lemon pudding, and Cool Whip.

Provided by Jaclyn Shimmel

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

10 tablespoons butter, melted
2 cups crushed graham crackers (about 14 large graham crackers)
1/3 cup sugar
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tub (16 oz) Cool Whip, thawed and divided
2 (3.4 oz) box instant lemon pudding
3 cups milk

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix to combine butter, graham cracker crumbs, and sugar. Press evenly into the bottom of a 9 x 13 dish. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • Using a hand mixer, beat to combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and 1/2 of the tub of Cool Whip. Spread evenly over crust.
  • In a large bowl, whisk to combine lemon pudding mix and milk until the pudding thickens (3- 5 minutes). Spread evenly over the cream cheese layer.
  • Top with remaining Cool Whip. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calories, ServingSize 1, TransFat 0 grams trans fat

LEMON LUSH DELIGHT



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This Lemon Lush Delight is a cool, creamy, lemony dessert that's sure to be a new favorite! It's perfect any time you want a sunny citrus treat!

Provided by Jamie Sherman

Categories     Dessert

Time 8h35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 stick butter, softened
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup frozen whipped topping from an 8 oz container, thawed
2 packages (3.4 oz each) lemon instant pudding
2-2/3 cups milk
1 container (8 oz) frozen whipped topping, divided (1 cup is used in the cheese layer)
Additional chopped pecans, if desired

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Combine flour, pecans, and butter in a bowl until the mixture becomes coarse crumbs. Press into a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Bake in a preheated oven for 15 minutes or until very lightly golden around the edges. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, beat cream cheese with an electric beater until fluffy. Add in powdered sugar and beat until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes). Fold in 1 cup of whipped topping and spread the mixture on top of the cooled crust.
  • In a separate medium bowl, whisk pudding and milk until smooth and no lumps remain. Pour the lemon mixture on top of the cheese layer. Refrigerate until pudding is firm (about 30 minutes).
  • Spread remaining whipped topping over the pudding layer and top with additional pecans, if desired.
  • Let chill overnight and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Carbohydrate 21 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 19 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 17 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1 square, Sodium 118 grams sodium, Sugar 9 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams unsaturated fat

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

LEMON LUSH DELIGHT



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 1m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup flour
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1 cup powder sugar
8 oz cream cheese
1 cup Cool Whip
2 lemon instant pudding
3 cups milk
Extra Cool Whip & chopped nuts for topping

Steps:

  • For crust: cut together flour, butter and chopped nuts. Pat into 9x12 ungreased pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes. Cool completely.
  • Whip together powdered sugar, cream cheese and Cool Whip. Spread over completely cooled crust (if crust isn't completely cooled other layers will not set properly).
  • Whip together pudding and milk until almost set. Spread over cream cheese layer. Top with Cool Whip and chopped nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

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.

LEMON LUSH



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Make a luscious dessert with our Lemon Lush recipe. Create layers of sweet lemon pudding, cream cheese filling and whipped topping and cut into square slices for show-stopping Lemon Lush.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 2h31m

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

For the Crust
1 cup cold unsalted butter, diced
1/4 cup sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
For the Cream Cheese Filling
2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, room temperature
1 cup sugar
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
For the Lemon Layer
2 pkg. (3.4 oz. each) JELL-O Lemon Flavor Instant Pudding
3-1/2 cups whole milk
For the Whipped Topping
3 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup powdered sugar
zest of 1 lemon, for garnish

Steps:

  • CRUST
  • Heat oven to 350°F. In the bowl of a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the butter, sugar, and flour until a ball forms. (You can also use a food processor or pastry cutter for this step.) Press the dough onto the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Bake 20 to 25 min. or until crust is light golden brown. Remove dessert from oven and let cool completely.
  • CREAM CHEESE FILLING
  • In a mixer, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and lemon juice together until smooth and creamy. Spread evenly over the cooled crust.
  • LEMON LAYER
  • In another bowl, whisk together the lemon pudding mixes and milk for 5 minutes. Spread over the cream cheese layer.
  • WHIPPED TOPPING
  • Whip heavy cream in the bowl of a mixer fitted with the whisk attachment on high until stiff peaks form. Add powdered sugar and mix on low until combined. Spread whipped cream over pudding layer with a spatula. Sprinkle with lemon zest and chill for 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 200 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g

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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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 LUSH DESSERT



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Make and share this Lemon Lush Dessert recipe from Food.com.

Provided by looneytunesfan

Categories     Pie

Time 2h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup butter, melted
1 cup flour
2 cups powdered sugar
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
2 (3 1/2 ounce) packages instant lemon pudding
3 cups milk
1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip

Steps:

  • Mix and spread the butter and flour together in bottom of 13x9x2 dish. Flatten out. Bake at 350* for 20 minutes. Cool.
  • Combine powdered sugar, cream cheese, and 2 cups of the Cool Whip until well mixed. Spread over crust.
  • Mix lemon pudding and milk. Spread over cream cheese mixture. Chill. Serve with remaining Cool Whip.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 946.8, Fat 55.7, SaturatedFat 35.4, Cholesterol 141.1, Sodium 879.9, Carbohydrate 104.2, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 50.3, Protein 11.3

Tips:

  • For a smoother texture, strain the lemon juice before using.
  • If you don't have powdered sugar, you can make your own by blending granulated sugar in a food processor until it's fine and powdery.
  • To make the lemon curd ahead of time, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • When making the whipped cream, be sure to use heavy cream that is at least 35% fat. This will help it whip up light and fluffy.
  • For a more intense lemon flavor, use Meyer lemons instead of regular lemons.

Conclusion:

This lush lemon delight is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's light and refreshing, with a bright lemon flavor that is sure to please everyone. The combination of the creamy lemon curd, the fluffy whipped cream, and the crisp cookie crust is simply divine. Whether you're serving it at a party or enjoying it as a special treat, this dessert is sure to be a hit.

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