Lemon Layer Delight

Prep: 30 min Cook: 25 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

Lemon Layer Delight is a refreshing dessert with a crisp nutty crust, creamy lemon filling, and fluffy whipped topping, perfect for gatherings and citrus lovers alike.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 sticks softened butter
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 8 oz Philadelphia cream cheese
  • 1 large bowl Cool Whip
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 3 boxes lemon instant pudding
  • 4 1/2 cups milk

Instructions

  1. Blend together flour, softened butter, and chopped pecans.
  2. Pat out this mixture smoothly into a 9 x 13-inch pan.
  3. Bake at 375°F for 20 to 30 minutes.
  4. Let cool completely.
  5. Blend together cream cheese, 1/2 bowl Cool Whip, and powdered sugar.
  6. Beat the lemon instant pudding and milk until thick, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  7. Pour the pudding mixture on top of the cream cheese and Cool Whip layer.
  8. Spread the remaining Cool Whip over the pudding layer and sprinkle with chopped pecans.
  9. Refrigerate overnight before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

815 kcal 41% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.9g 16% DV
Total Fat 46.6g 60% DV
Carbs 95g 35% DV
Fiber 3.4g 12% DV
Sugar 38g 76% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 497mg 22% DV
Potassium 226mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 80.5mg 27% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 55.8mcg 6% DV
Vitamin C 4.9mg 5% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 127.8mg 10% DV
Iron 3.4mg 19% 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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