LEMON LUSH

Lemon lush is such a delightful dessert! Here’s a simple recipe for you:

Ingredients:

For the crust:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
• Pinch of salt

For the filling:

• 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 (8 oz) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 2 (3.4 oz) packages instant lemon pudding mix
• 3 cups cold milk

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, softened butter, and chopped nuts. Mix until crumbly. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish. Bake for about 15-20 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Allow it to cool completely.
3. In another bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in half of the whipped topping. Spread this mixture over the cooled crust.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the instant lemon pudding mix and cold milk until thickened, about 2 minutes. Spread the pudding mixture over the cream cheese layer.
5. Spread the remaining whipped topping over the pudding layer. You can garnish with lemon zest or additional chopped nuts if desired.
6. Chill the lemon lush in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or until set, before serving.

Enjoy your delicious lemon lush!