4-layer lemon dessert with pecan sandies crust

(5 ratings)
Recipe by
Stephanie Dodd
Kansas City, MO

This luscious lemon dessert was requested by a co-worker for her birthday. The Pecan Sandies crust is at the suggestion of Kimi Gaines, who uses this for her 4-layer chocolate dessert.

(5 ratings)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min

Ingredients For 4-layer lemon dessert with pecan sandies crust

  • 1 pkg
    pecan sandies, crushed (save 3 - 4 for topping)
  • 1 - 1 1/4 stick
    butter, softened
  • 8 oz
    cream cheese, softened
  • 1 c
    powdered sugar
  • 1 c
    cool whip
  • 2 box
    instant lemon pudding
  • 3 c
    milk
  • 1 1/2 - 2 c
    cool whip

How To Make 4-layer lemon dessert with pecan sandies crust

  • 1
    Crush Pecan Sandies with a rolling pin; add softened butter starting with one stick and if needed, add a little more; press into the bottom of a 9 x 13" ungreased pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 - 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool
  • 2
    Mix 8 oz. cream cheese, one cup powdered sugar until well blended; fold in one cup of Cool Whip and mix well. Spread over cooled crust. Mix Lemon Instant Pudding with three cups of milk and refrigerate until it begins to set up. Spread this over the cream cheese mixture.
  • 3
    Spread 1 1/2 - 2 cups Cool Whip over the Lemon Pudding mixture. Crush the 3 - 4 Pecan Sandies left from the package and sprinkle over the Cool Whip. Refrigerate several hours or overnight. Variations: Use Butterscotch, Pistachio, Chocolate, or Vanilla pudding instead of the Lemon; the rest of the recipe is the same. ENJOY

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