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Lemon Delight Cheesecake Pie Recipe

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  • Author: Evelyn
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Lemon Delight is a refreshing layered dessert featuring a buttery walnut crust, a creamy sweetened cream cheese layer, and a tangy lemon pudding topping, finished with whipped topping and crunchy walnuts. This easy-to-make no-bake lemon treat is perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or as a delightful summer dessert.

Ingredients

Crust

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 stick (8 Tbsp) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts, divided

Cream Cheese Layer

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 (8 oz) container Cool Whip, divided

Lemon Pudding Layer

  • 2 (3.4 oz) packages instant lemon pudding mix
  • 3 ½ cups milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the crust.
  2. Make the crust: In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, softened butter, and ¾ cup of the chopped walnuts. Press this mixture evenly into a 13×9-inch baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes until golden. Allow to cool completely before proceeding.
  3. Prepare the cream cheese layer: Using an electric mixer, blend the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and 1 cup of Cool Whip until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Spread this mixture evenly over the cooled crust layer.
  4. Make the lemon pudding layer: In a separate bowl, whisk together the instant lemon pudding mixes and 3 ½ cups of milk until the pudding begins to thicken. Pour this lemon pudding layer gently over the cream cheese layer.
  5. Top and chill: Spread the remaining Cool Whip over the pudding layer, then sprinkle with the remaining ¼ cup chopped walnuts. Refrigerate the assembled dessert for at least 2 hours to allow it to set before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure the crust is completely cooled before adding the cream cheese layer to prevent melting and mixing of layers.
  • For a crunchier texture, toast the chopped walnuts lightly before adding to the crust and as topping.
  • You can substitute Cool Whip with homemade whipped cream for a fresher taste.
  • This dessert is best served chilled and can be prepared a day ahead.

Find it online: https://evelynscooking.com/lemon-delight-cheesecake-pie-recipe/