Lemon Lush: Indulgent Delight for Refreshing Desserts at Home
A refreshing and indulgent dessert, Lemon Lush is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, melted butter, and powdered sugar. Press mixture into the bottom of a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then remove from the oven.
- In another bowl, mix softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add lemon juice and lemon zest, mixing well.
- Spread the lemon cream cheese mixture over the baked crust.
- Top with whipped cream and spread evenly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For an extra tart flavor, increase the amount of lemon juice.
- This dessert can be made a day in advance for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg