Description
A no-bake layered dessert that perfectly balances creamy and tangy flavors, making it a refreshing treat for warm days or cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 package (3.4 oz) lemon pudding mix
- 2 cups milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Lemon zest for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a mixing bowl until well blended. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13 inch pan to form a crust.
- Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then allow it to cool completely.
- Beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar together in a separate bowl until smooth and creamy. Fold in ½ cup of whipped cream, then spread this mixture over the cooled graham cracker crust.
- Whisk together the lemon pudding mix and milk in another mixing bowl until thickened. Add in the lemon juice and stir well until fully combined.
- Spread the lemon pudding over the cream cheese layer, smoothing it out for even coverage.
- Top with the remaining whipped cream and garnish with fresh lemon zest.
- Refrigerate your Lemon Lush for at least 4 hours, or overnight, before serving.
Notes
For best flavor, make ahead and refrigerate overnight. Experiment with flavors by adding fruits or different extracts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg