Heavenly Lemon Dessert

Prep: 20 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

Heavenly Lemon Dessert is a creamy, layered treat featuring a buttery crust, smooth cream cheese filling, and fluffy Cool Whip topping, complemented by crunchy walnuts. Ideal for gatherings and special occasions, its refreshing lemon flavor and light texture make it a crowd-pleaser for all ages.

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Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cubes margarine
  • 1-1/2 cups flour
  • 2/3 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 8-oz. package cream cheese
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 10-1/2 oz. container Cool Whip

Instructions

  1. Mix flour and margarine like pie crust, add chopped walnuts, and press into the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch pan.
  2. Bake at 325°F for 30 minutes; then cool.
  3. Cream together the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar.
  4. Fold in 1 cup of Cool Whip and spread over the cooled crust.
  5. Mix the pudding mix using only 3 cups of milk and beat until stiff.
  6. Spread the pudding over the cream cheese mixture.
  7. Top with the remaining Cool Whip and sprinkle with chopped walnuts.
  8. Chill well before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

708 kcal 35% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.8g 20% DV
Total Fat 46.6g 60% DV
Carbs 66.5g 24% DV
Fiber 2.5g 9% DV
Sugar 37.5g 75% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 353.8mg 15% DV
Potassium 233.5mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 24mg 8% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 122.8mcg 14% DV
Vitamin C 4.2mg 5% DV
Vitamin D 0.6mcg 3% DV
Calcium 149.5mg 12% DV
Iron 3.7mg 21% DV
Contains Milk Wheat/Gluten Tree nuts

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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