LEMON CREAM DESSERT

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My friend Mary and I enjoy coming up with innovative menus to try out on our husbands at our weekly Saturday night dinners. We combined 60-plus years of culinary experience to concoct this easy yet yummy layered lemon dessert. Our spouses loved it. -Laurel Adams, Danville, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1-1/2 cups sugar
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon cornstarch
1-1/2 cups cold water
3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons butter, cubed
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/2 cup lemon juice
CRUST:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
1/2 cup cold butter
TOPPING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 cups cold whole milk
2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 carton (16 ounces) frozen whipped topping thawed

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch; gradually stir in water until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 1 minute. Remove from the heat; stir in butter and lemon zest. Gently stir in lemon juice. Refrigerate until cool., In a bowl, combine flour and nuts. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press onto the bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool on a wire rack., In a bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth; carefully spread over crust. Spread with cooled lemon mixture. In another bowl, beat milk and pudding mixes on low for 2 minutes; beat in vanilla. Fold in half of the whipped topping. Spread over lemon layer. Spread with remaining whipped topping. Chill for at least 4 hours before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 133mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Kabil Miya
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5 stars!


Ismail jeilan Badawi
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This dessert is a keeper. I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Joi Riemer
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This dessert is a real crowd-pleaser. I've made it for parties and potlucks, and it's always a hit.


sheka mutemwa
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This dessert is so elegant and sophisticated. It's perfect for a special occasion.


Shaun De mink
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I love how this dessert is not too sweet. It's the perfect ending to a meal.


Alejandro Ramirez
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This dessert is so light and airy, it's like eating a cloud.


Jesus Gutierrez
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I love the way the lemon zest adds a pop of flavor to this dessert.


Lala Muzafar
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This dessert is so creamy and smooth. It just melts in your mouth.


Erin Martin
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I love the tangy lemon flavor of this dessert. It's the perfect balance of sweet and sour.


Hasan Electric shop
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This dessert is so easy to make, I can even make it on a weeknight.


Mike Hawk
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I made this dessert for my kids and they loved it. It's a great way to get them to eat their fruit.


Reegan Evans
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I love how versatile this dessert is. You can serve it with fresh fruit, whipped cream, or even ice cream.


Nikkie Hall
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This dessert is perfect for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and it's not too heavy.


Syed Turab Naqvi
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I'm not a baker, but I was able to make this dessert without any problems. The instructions are very clear and easy to follow.


Youssef Khrayzat
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I made this dessert for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it, and I got several requests for the recipe.


Jayla Alicea
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This dessert is a great way to use up leftover egg whites. I always have a few extra egg whites in my fridge, and this is a delicious way to use them up.


Shak Sagor ahamed
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I was skeptical at first because I'm not a big fan of lemon desserts, but this one changed my mind. The lemon flavor is perfectly balanced with the sweetness of the cream, and the texture is amazing.


Balikoowa Ivan
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I love how easy it is to make, and that I can use ingredients that I usually have on hand.


Goma Panth
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This lemon cream dessert was a hit at my dinner party! It was light, fluffy, and bursting with lemon flavor. My friends raved about it, and I will definitely be making it again.


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