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Lemon Delight

Refreshing Lemon Delight That Will Brighten Your Day

Lemon Delight is a refreshing layered dessert that combines a crunchy walnut crust, creamy cheese layer, and airy lemon pudding, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour if needed
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup chopped walnuts can be omitted for nut-free version
For the Cream Cheese Layer
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup Cool Whip divided between layers
For the Lemon Pudding Layer
  • 2 packs instant lemon pudding instant pudding is essential
  • 3.5 cups milk any type of milk is fine
Topping
  • 1 cup additional chopped walnuts optional

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Baking dish
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Lemon Delight
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of all-purpose flour, ½ cup of softened unsalted butter, and ¾ cup of chopped walnuts until a soft dough forms. Press the dough into a 13x9-inch baking dish.
  3. Bake the crust for about 20 minutes until lightly golden. Allow to cool completely.
  4. Blend 8 ounces of softened cream cheese with 1 cup of powdered sugar and 1 cup of Cool Whip until smooth.
  5. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled walnut crust evenly.
  6. Whisk together 2 packs of instant lemon pudding and 3 ½ cups of milk until thickened. Pour over the cream cheese layer.
  7. Spread remaining 1 cup of Cool Whip over the lemon pudding layer. Sprinkle with chopped walnuts if desired.
  8. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure the walnut crust is cooled completely before adding layers. Use softened ingredients for smoother mixing.

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