Description
Lemon Lush is a delightful dessert that combines a buttery crust with a creamy lemon filling, known for its refreshing taste and light texture.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour 🌾 – This forms the base of the crust.
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 🧈 – Adds richness and helps bind the crust.
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar 🍚 – Sweetens the crust and gives it a light texture.
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened 🧀 – Creates a creamy filling that’s essential for Lemon Lush.
- 1 cup granulated sugar 🍚 – Balances the tartness of the lemon juice.
- 1 cup lemon juice 🍋 – Freshly squeezed juice gives the dessert its zesty flavor.
- 1 cup whipped topping 🍦 – Adds a light and fluffy texture to the filling.
- 1/4 cup milk 🥛 – Helps to blend the lemon zest into the filling.
- 1/4 cup lemon zest 🍋 – Enhances the lemon flavor and adds a lovely aroma.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the crust by mixing flour, melted butter, and powdered sugar, then press into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and bake for 15 minutes.
- Make the creamy lemon filling by beating cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth, then add lemon juice and fold in whipped topping.
- Assemble the dessert by pouring the lemon filling over the cooled crust and drizzling a mixture of milk and lemon zest on top.
- Chill the assembled Lemon Lush for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Allow the dessert to chill for the full time to ensure proper setting.
- Garnish with additional whipped topping and lemon slices for presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Lemon Lush, dessert, creamy, lemon, refreshing