LAYERED LEMON DESSERT CUPS

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Friends who can't get enough of lemon dishes always love these creamy layered cups. -Dorothy Pritchett, Wills Point, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons cold butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons finely chopped pecans
FILLING:
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup whipped topping
2/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup cold water
1 large egg, lightly beaten
4 teaspoons white vinegar
4 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon butter
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
Additional whipped topping, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cut butter into flour until crumbly. Stir in pecans. Press onto the bottom of four 6-oz. custard cups coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 14-16 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely on a wire rack., In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until fluffy; fold in whipped topping. Spoon over crusts. Cover and chill. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, salt and water until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. , Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. , Gently stir in the vinegar, lemon juice, butter and lemon extract. Cool to room temperature without stirring. Spread over cream cheese layer. Chill for 4 hours or overnight. Top with whipped topping if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466 calories, Fat 21g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 225mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Lucia Guterres
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I'm going to make this dessert for my friend's birthday. I hope she likes it!


charmaine joubert
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I'm not sure if I have all of the ingredients for this recipe, but I'm going to give it a try anyway.


alois robson
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I've been looking for a good lemon dessert recipe. This one looks like it might be the one.


Tony Ndibe
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I'm going to make this dessert for my next dinner party.


Aiga
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This recipe looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


Noah Parclift
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I'm allergic to lemons, so I can't try this recipe. :(


ogundele roseline
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This recipe is a bit too complicated for me. I think I'll try a different one.


Shoaib Ali
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my dessert didn't turn out right. The cheesecake filling was too runny, and the lemon curd was too tart.


Joel Macharia
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I love how this dessert looks. It's so elegant and perfect for a special occasion.


john morsen (Whyte Snow)
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This is the best lemon dessert I've ever had. It's so light and fluffy, and the lemon flavor is just perfect.


Gulam Muhammad Islam zindabad
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I made this dessert for a party, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Rickia Washington
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I'm not a huge fan of lemon desserts, but this one is an exception. The lemon flavor is perfectly balanced, and it's not too sweet.


Jane Nganga
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfect.


Raheel Adnan
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This layered lemon dessert is a delightful treat that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of the creamy cheesecake filling, the tart lemon curd, and the crunchy graham cracker crust is simply irresistible.