Best Lemon Lush Bars Recipes

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LEMON LUSH



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We're suckers for sunny citrus treats in the summer, and this cool, creamy lemon lush surely fits the bill.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 5h55m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix
Butter and egg called for on cookie mix pouch for drop cookies
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon peel
1 container (12 oz) Cool Whip frozen whipped topping, thawed
2 boxes (4-serving size each) Jell-O™ lemon instant pudding & pie filling mix
3 cups cold milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Make and bake drop cookies as directed on pouch. Cool completely, at least 30 minutes. Set aside 6 cookies for garnish.
  • In food processor, process half of the remaining cookies to coarse crumbs. Remove to medium bowl. Continue to process second half of remaining cookies to coarse crumbs; add to bowl. Stir in melted butter until well blended. In ungreased 13x9-inch pan, press cookie crumb mixture firmly in bottom. Set aside.
  • In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar and lemon peel with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth, scraping down sides of bowl frequently. Beat in 2 cups whipped topping. Spread over cookie crust.
  • In another medium bowl, beat dry pudding mix and milk with whisk about 2 minutes or until thick. Spread over cream cheese mixture. Spread remaining whipped topping over pudding layer. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours.
  • When ready to serve, place 6 reserved cookies into quart-size resealable food-storage plastic bag. Seal bag; coarsely crush cookies with rolling pin. Sprinkle on top. Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Cover and refrigerate any remaining pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 190 mg, Sugar 24 g, TransFat 0 g

LEMON LUSH



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A family friend shared this lemon and cream cheese dessert with me. It has been a hit with our family now for all our get-togethers.

Provided by MRS.KELLYZ

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup butter, softened
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
1 cup white sugar
2 (3.4 ounce) packages instant lemon pudding mix
3 ½ cups milk
1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a medium bowl, combine the flour and butter using a pastry cutter until a ball forms. Press into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly golden. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
  • In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and well blended. Spread evenly over the cooled crust. In another bowl, whisk together the lemon pudding mix and milk for 3 to 5 minutes. Spread over the cream cheese layer. Chill until set, then top with whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 590.9 calories, Carbohydrate 58.5 g, Cholesterol 87.4 mg, Fat 37.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 25 g, Sodium 467.4 mg, Sugar 26.6 g

LEMON LUSH



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Cool, light desert. I worked for a deli about 15 years ago because I love to cook, and we could not make this fast enough.

Provided by Melaine

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup flour
1 cup nuts, chopped
1/2 cup butter
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup Cool Whip
2 small lemons, puddings
3 cups milk
1 cup Cool Whip
1/2 cup nuts

Steps:

  • Mix flour, nuts and margarine. Press in pan. Bake at 375 for 15 minutes.
  • Combine cream cheese, sugar and cool whip.
  • Spread on crust.
  • Mix pudding and milk, beat and spread on cream cheese mixture.
  • Top with cool whip and sprinkle on nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394.7, Fat 28.6, SaturatedFat 14.3, Cholesterol 49.7, Sodium 258.9, Carbohydrate 30.4, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 13.5, Protein 7.9

LEMON BARS



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These easy lemon bars are a delightful recipe from my mother's file. I've been serving it for many years. This easy lemon bar recipe has a wonderful tangy flavor, and they're always a hit. The color and shape make them a nice addition to a platter of cookies. -Etta Soucy, Mesa, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
FILLING:
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Additional confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the flour, butter and confectioners' sugar. Pat into an ungreased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes. , For filling, in a small bowl, beat eggs. Add the sugar, flour, baking powder, lemon juice and zest; beat until frothy. Pour over the crust. Bake 25 minutes longer or until light golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 140mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

LEMON LUSH BARS



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Categories     Citrus     Dessert     Bake     Quick & Easy     Pastry

Yield 12 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

Bottom Layer:
1 stick butter
1 c. flour
1/2 c. chopped walnuts or any other kind of nut
Second Layer:
1- 8oz. pkg. cream cheese
1 c. Confectioners sugar
1 c. Cool Whip
Third Layer
2 pkg. INSTANT lemon pudding
3 c. milk

Steps:

  • Bottom: Mix all together and press evenly in bottom of pan. Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes. Cool thoroughly. Second Layer Mix well together and spread on top of cooled crust. Third Layer Mix together and spread carefully in pan. Top with Cool Whip and chopped nuts. It is important that you use the instant pudding and not the cook kind as the cook kind would have to go on hot and would melt the layer underneath.

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