Layered Lemon Lush Dessert
This no-bake dessert combines a buttery cookie crust with creamy layers of sweetened cream cheese, lemon pudding, and fluffy whipped topping for a refreshing treat bursting with lemon flavor.
Equipment
- 1 9x9-inch dish for assembling dessert
- 1 mixing bowls (multiple for layers)
- 1 whisk for pudding
- 1 electric mixer for cream cheese layer
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups crushed shortbread cookies
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 8 oz container frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 2 3.4 oz boxes instant lemon pudding mix
- 3 cups cold milk
Instructions
- Combine crushed shortbread cookies and melted butter in a bowl and press evenly into the bottom of a 9x9-inch dish. Refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes to set.
- Beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Fold half of the thawed whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture until light and fluffy.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chilled crust.
- Whisk lemon pudding mix with cold milk for about 2 minutes until thickened.
- Spread the lemon pudding layer evenly over the cream cheese layer.
- Spread the remaining whipped topping evenly over the lemon pudding.
- Refrigerate the assembled dessert for at least 2 hours until set.
- Slice into squares and serve chilled.
Notes
- Garnish with lemon zest or slices for extra citrus aroma.
- Add fresh berries on top for a colorful presentation.
- Sprinkle crushed cookies or graham crackers on top for crunch.