Go Back
Lemon Lush Dessert

Lemon Lush Dessert

Cool and creamy lemon lush dessert with a buttery graham cracker crust, smooth cream cheese layer, tangy lemon pudding, and fluffy whipped topping. Easy, make-ahead, and always a hit.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 12 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings: 5
Course: Dessert
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Crust
  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ½ cup melted butter
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • Cream Cheese Layer
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup whipped topping
  • Lemon Layer
  • 2 boxes 3.4 oz each instant lemon pudding mix
  • 3 cups cold milk
  • Topping
  • 8 oz whipped topping
  • Lemon zest for garnish

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch pan, mixing bowls, mixer or whisk

Method
 

  1. Mix graham crumbs, melted butter, and sugar; press into a 9x13 pan. Chill.
  2. Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth; fold in 1 cup whipped topping. Spread over crust.
  3. Whisk pudding mixes with cold milk until thickening; spread over cream cheese layer. Chill 10 minutes.
  4. Spread remaining whipped topping on top and garnish with lemon zest.
  5. Chill at least 3 hours before slicing and serving.

Notes

Soften cream cheese fully. Use instant pudding and cold milk. Overnight chilling gives the cleanest slices. Fresh lemon zest brightens the top. Excellent make-ahead dessert for potlucks and birthdays. Store covered in the refrigerator.