Delight citrus fans with this nostalgic layered lemon lush dessert.
The best part about this layered dessert is that no oven is requiredit’s a trueicebox dessert.
The vanilla cookie crust is sweet, buttery, and slices like a dream when chilled.
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The cream cheese layer is lightly sweetened and pleasantly lemony.
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What Is a Lush?
Whatever you call it, this dessert is as delicious as it is easy.
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Store leftovers, covered, in the refrigerator for up to four days.
Freeze lemon lush only if needed.
After thawing, the texture may break down slightly, but it will still be delicious.
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pkg.cream-filled vanilla sandwich cookies, crushed (about 4 1/2 cups)
1/2cupbutter, melted
2(8-oz.)
pkgcream cheese, softened
2tsp.lemon zestplus 3 Tbsp.
fresh juice
1 1/2cupspowdered sugar, divided
3cupsheavy whipping cream
3cupswhole milk
2(3.4-oz.)
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Make crust:
Stir crushed cookies and melted butter in a large bowl until combined.
Press firmly into bottom of prepared baking dish in an even layer.
Freeze until firm, about 10 minutes.
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Fold 1 cup of the whipped cream into cream cheese mixture.
Spread cream cheese mixture:
Spread mixture over crust; freeze until set, about 10 minutes.
Spread pudding over cream cheese mixture in crust.
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Chill until pudding sets slightly, about 15 minutes.
Add whipped cream, and chill:
Gently spread remaining whipped cream over pudding.
Chill, covered, until firm, at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours.
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Garnish with lemon slices.
Store, covered, in refrigerator up to 4 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
You should only freeze lemon lush if necessary.
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After thawing, the texture of the dessert may break down slightly, but it will still be delicious.
Chill the dessert for at least four hours or until it feels firm to the touch.
If the filling still seems soft or jiggly, continue to chill until set.
