LEMON LUSH DESSERT
If you’re looking for an easy, make-ahead dessert that impresses every time make this LEMON LUSH DESSERT. With a buttery cookie crust, tangy cream cheese layer, smooth lemon pudding center and a cloud of whipped topping — it is dreamy.
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Lemon Lush is a layered dessert (sometimes called Lemon Delight or Lemon Lasagna) that’s been a potluck classic for generations. Made up of four simple but delicious layers: Buttery crust, Sweetened cream cheese, Lemon pudding and Whipped topping.
It’s the perfect dessert to make ahead, chill in the fridge, and slice when you’re ready to serve.
Ingredients Needed For Lemon Lush {screenshot for grocery list}
- 40 golden Oreo cookies
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- ½ cup confectioners sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons lemon zest
- 16 ounces whipped topping
- 3 cups cold milk
- 2 3.4oz lemon pudding packets
- Optional, lemon slices for garnish
There’s something magical about lemon desserts — the perfect balance of tart and sweet, bright citrus flavor, and a refreshing finish that feels just right. Here are a few more Lemon Dessert Recipes: Lemon Cupcakes – Cranberry Lemon Bars – Frosted Lemonade
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LEMON LUSH DESSERT
Equipment
Ingredients
- 40 golden Oreo cookies
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
- ½ cup confectioners sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons lemon zest
- 16 ounces whipped topping divided
- 3 cups cold milk
- 2 3.4 oz lemon pudding packets
- Optional lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Set aside 4 cookies. Crumble the remaining Oreo cookies in a food processor or crush in a plastic ziploc bag with a rolling pin.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the crushed cookies and cooled melted butter.
- Spread and press down the crust mixture into a 9x13 baking dish with your hands or the back of a spatula. Place in the refrigerator to chill while preparing the other layers.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar and lemon zest until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly across the top of the chilled cookie crust. Return the baking dish to the refrigerator while you prepare the next layer.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry lemon pudding packets with the cold milk until smooth.
- Spread the pudding layer across the top of the cream cheese layer.
Next, spread the remaining whipped topping over the top of the pudding layer. - Crumble the remaining Oreo cookies and use to garnish the top of the cake.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1-2 hours, or overnight, before serving. Slice and serve.
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