A refreshing four-layer dessert featuring a buttery pecan shortbread crust, a sweet cream cheese layer, tart lemon pudding, and fluffy whipped topping.
Author:Ava
Ingredients
Scale
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup chopped pecans
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
1.5 cups powdered sugar
16 ounces whipped topping
2 packages instant lemon pudding mix
3 cups whole milk
1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
Mix flour, melted butter, and pecans; press into the dish and bake for 15 minutes. Let cool completely.
Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar together, then fold in 8 ounces of whipped topping. Spread over cooled crust.
Whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes until thick. Spread over the cream cheese layer.
Top with the remaining whipped topping and garnish with lemon zest.
Chill for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
Ensure the crust is completely cold before layering to keep layers distinct.
Wipe your knife with a warm cloth for clean slices.
Can be prepared 24 hours in advance for better flavor.