Luscious Lemon Dessert

Prep: 30 min Cook: 15 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

Luscious Lemon Dessert offers a perfect blend of creamy, tangy lemon flavor with a crunchy nut crust. The light, fluffy topping and smooth pudding layer make it an ideal refreshing treat for gatherings or family desserts that everyone will enjoy.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup margarine
  • 1/2 cup pecans or walnuts
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 packages lemon instant pudding
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1 quart Cool Whip

Instructions

  1. Combine flour, margarine, and nuts.
  2. Spread in a 9 x 12-inch pan and bake at 350°F for 15 minutes.
  3. Cream the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together.
  4. Fold in 1 cup of Cool Whip into the cream cheese mixture.
  5. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust.
  6. Prepare the lemon pudding with 3 cups of milk, using two packages.
  7. Pour the pudding over the cream cheese layer.
  8. Spread the remaining Cool Whip on top.
  9. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

812 kcal 41% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.3g 17% DV
Total Fat 48.5g 62% DV
Carbs 90.4g 33% DV
Fiber 3.2g 11% DV
Sugar 37.9g 76% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 686.3mg 30% DV
Potassium 227.8mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 24mg 8% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 123.3mcg 14% DV
Vitamin C 4.1mg 5% DV
Vitamin D 0.6mcg 3% DV
Calcium 143mg 11% DV
Iron 3.6mg 20% 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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